Clear aligner systemstub

Quick facts

Field	Value
ID	OA-0362
Type	aligner
Category	aligner
Fixed/removable	removable
Primary function	staged incremental tooth movement via thermoplastic trays
Malocclusion target	mild to comprehensive malocclusion depending on platform
Inventor	various
First year	1998
Period	modern
Status	current
Uses TADs	no

Overview

Generic family entry for commercially branded clear aligner systems using a series of custom thermoplastic trays fabricated from a digital treatment plan. Covers all named commercial platforms.

Clinical & technical

Mechanism of action

To research.

Indications & case selection

To research.

Contraindications & limitations

To research.

Design & fabrication

Components & materials

To research.

Lab fabrication notes

To research.

Common variants & modifications

• Variant: MTM Clear Aligner
• Variant: Simpli5
• Variant: smartmoves Clear Aligners
• Variant: Clear Image Aligners
• Variant: Invisalign
• Variant: Vivera retainer
• Variant: SureSmile aligners
• Variant: Spark aligners
• Variant: ClearCorrect aligners
• Variant: uLab aligners
• Variant: Angel Aligners

Also known as

• clear aligners (shortform)_
• aligner therapy (descriptor)
• invisible aligners (descriptor)

Sources

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Research log

• 2026-06-16 — page scaffolded from Master Appliance Database.