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Comparative Study
. 2014 May 2;15(1):31.
doi: 10.1186/s40510-014-0031-3.

A comparative study of two different clear aligner systems

Federica Ercoli  1 , Michele Tepedino, Vincenzo Parziale, Cesare Luzi
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Comparative Study

A comparative study of two different clear aligner systems

Federica Ercoli et al. Prog Orthod. .

Abstract

Background: This study aims to compare the 'Nuvola®' system with 'Fantasmino®' system, examine their material properties, and define the indications for use of the aligners.

Methods: Two groups of patients were selected and were respectively treated with Nuvola® aligner and Fantasmino® system.

Results: The goal of treatment has been achieved with the two systems.

Conclusions: The two types of aligners have shown differences during the treatment. Fantasmino® system has elastic properties of high performance, but its size does not encourage compliance throughout the day. Nuvola® system determines good tooth movement and its size facilitates the patient's collaboration. In both aligner systems, difficulties were found in the correction of torque information and rotations.

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Figure 1
Fantasmino® system, pre-treatment photographs of a case. The front, right side, left side, upper, and lower occlusal patient's photos.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Nuvola® system, pre-treatment photographs of a case. Front, right side, left side, upper and lower occlusal patient's photos.
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Figure 3
Fantasmino® system, post-treatment records of case shown in Figure1. Front, right side, left side, upper and lower occlusal patient's photos.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Nuvola® system, post-treatment records of case shown in Figure2. Front, right side, left side, upper and lower occlusal patient's photos.
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