Orthodontic aligners in oral rehabilitation

In dentistry, technological advances and the advent of digitalisation coupled with the use of three-dimensional (3D) images has introduced a new concept of work that meets the cosmetic and aesthetic parameters expected in the 21st century and allows professionals to treat patients in a personalised way. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) 3D images, along with intraoral scanning and clinical examination, provide the multidisciplinary team – periodontist, orthodontist and prosthodontist – with the necessary data to reach a comprehensive clinical diagnosis. Predictability in tooth movements with orthodontic aligners is a major contributor to white aesthetics as it allows the execution of a precise treatment plan, determining the exact proportion of dental widths with the precise tipping and torque, all of which lead to the final aesthetic goal established by the prosthodontist. Palabras clave: aesthetic checklist, aligners, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), interdisciplinary orthodontics, KeepSmiling