Comparative impact of clear aligners versus fixed orthodontic appliances on periodontal health, pain, and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Kaur K, Quadri SA, Saini RS, Alarcón-Sánchez MA, Heboyan A

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DOI: 10.1038/s41405-026-00450-z
Published: 2026 Jun 10
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@article{allodium:10.1038/s41405-026-00450-z,
  title = {Comparative impact of clear aligners versus fixed orthodontic appliances on periodontal health, pain, and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis.},
  author = {Kaur K and Quadri SA and Saini RS and Alarcón-Sánchez MA and Heboyan A},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {BDJ open},
  doi = {10.1038/s41405-026-00450-z},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-026-00450-z}
}

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AU  - Heboyan A
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DO  - 10.1038/s41405-026-00450-z
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K, K., SA, Q., RS, S., MA, A., & A, H. (2026). Comparative impact of clear aligners versus fixed orthodontic appliances on periodontal health, pain, and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. BDJ open. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-026-00450-z

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