title: Fabrication of lingual orthodontic appliances: past, present and future.
abstract: Lingual orthodontics is increasing in popularity, with more adults receiving orthodontic treatment and opting for truly invisible appliances that do not have any limitations on the type of tooth movement they can achieve. In addition, there are a growing number of children receiving lingual appliances as they have been shown to significantly reduce the incidence of decalcification. Combining this growth in popularity with advances in computer technology, it is possible to treatment plan, design the appliance and have it custom made all with the click of a button. This article highlights the different methods that have been utilized in the fabrication of lingual appliances.
authors.affiliation: The Smile Lounge, Chepstow, UK. ianhutch@me.com
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Hutchinson
authors.forename: Jang Yeol
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003198:Computer Simulation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D003765:Models, Dental; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets / Q000639:trends; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013674:Technology, Dental; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019415:Torque; D014584:User-Computer Interface
keywords: Fabrication of lingual appliances; orthodontic laboratory