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© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.

Abstract

Background/objective: In orthodontic therapy, the periodontal ligament plays a critical role in the bone remodeling process by stimulating osteoblasts in tension zones and promoting bone resorption through osteoclasts in compression zones in response to mechanical stress. These processes are regulated by key cytokines, such as RANKL and IL-1, which are influenced by factors such as patient age and force application. This work evaluates the effectiveness of clear aligners versus traditional braces on periodontal health in patients with periodontitis, following PRISMA guidelines and utilizing specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Methods: A systematic review of 1664 records was conducted, leading to the inclusion of eight studies that focus on the impact of orthodontic treatments on periodontal health. The review identifies various biases present in the literature. Results: The findings reveal that clear aligners, in contrast to fixed appliances, improve oral hygiene and reduce inflammation, leading to better periodontal outcomes. Fixed appliances, on the other hand, may exacerbate plaque accumulation and inflammation, which can worsen periodontal health. Conclusions: Clear aligners offer advantages over fixed appliances in terms of enhancing periodontal health, improving patient compliance, and providing long-term benefits, particularly in patients with severe periodontitis. The effectiveness of clear aligners is linked to better management of periodontal complications and overall oral hygiene. Treatment decisions should be based on patient-specific criteria to optimize outcomes.

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Title
The Differential Impact of Clear Aligners and Fixed Orthodontic Appliances on Periodontal Health: A Systematic Review
Author
Dipalma, Gianna 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Inchingolo, Alessio Danilo 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Fiore, Arianna 1 ; Balestriere, Liviana 1 ; Nardelli, Paola 1 ; Casamassima, Lucia 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Daniela Di Venere 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Palermo, Andrea 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Inchingolo, Francesco 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Inchingolo, Angelo Michele 1 

 Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70121 Bari, Italy; [email protected] (G.D.); [email protected] (A.D.I.); [email protected] (A.F.); [email protected] (L.B.); [email protected] (P.N.); [email protected] (L.C.); [email protected] (D.D.V.); [email protected] (A.M.I.) 
 Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; [email protected] 
First page
138
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
22279067
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3170868570
Copyright
© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.