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Localized sequential use of resilient lining to generate orthodontic force in thermoformed active removable appliances

Private practice, Glenelg, Australia

Address for correspondence: Dr E. Ng, 17 Nile Street, Glenelg SA 5045, Australia. Email: eddie{at}ng-global.com

A new modality of orthodontic treatment based on the thermoformed appliance was developed and trialled clinically. A light-cured resilient lining material commonly used for denture relining was placed locally and sequentially in thermoformed appliances to generate orthodontic forces. The new method appeared to be effective. All the presented cases showed substantial improvement in dental alignment. A number of orthodontic movements were demonstrated. Localized use of resilient lining in thermoformed orthodontic appliances appeared to be a promising alternative to other thermoformed active removable appliance (TARA) treatments. Further studies are required to optimize the procedures and explore its full potential.

Key words: Localized, resilient, aligners, thermoformed, active removable appliances

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