Maxillary anterior retraction with clear aligner: a retrospective comparative cohort study of efficiency between periodontally healthy and stable periodontitis patients.

Prog Orthod · 2026 · PMC13385305 · PMID 42474897

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Introduction Periodontitis [ 1 ], a chronic inflammatory disease affecting 20–50% [ 2 ] of the global population and an increasing trend [ 3 ], imposes a substantial burden on oral health and systemic well-being.

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