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Aligner
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Dr. Rockson Samuel
Indira Dental Clinic, Vellore
4.915+ years experience
A clear aligner is a thermoformed thermoplastic tray that delivers pre-planned tooth movements when worn 20 to 22 hours per day. Each aligner exerts roughly 0.25 mm of movement before it is switched for the next in the series.