title: Clinical evolution of the Invisalign appliance.
abstract: The Invisalign System of tooth movement has been available to orthodontists since 1999 and has now become available to the entire dental profession. This paper explores the role of this system within the dental armamentarium and describes the clinical evolution of the appliance, based on a feasibility study initiated at the University of the Pacific in 1997.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics at University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco, Calif 94115, USA.
authors.forename: Vicki
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Vlaskalic
authors.forename: Robert L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Boyd
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003764:Dental Materials; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011140:Polyurethanes; D012690:Serial Extraction; D012984:Software; D013499:Surface Properties; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted; D013997:Time Factors; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials; D011140:Polyurethanes