Uso de alinhadores estéticos como alternativa terapêutica no tratamento ortodôntico infantil

Abstract

Early orthodontic treatment in mixed dentition is indicated to reduce, or even eliminate, the need for a future orthodontic approach, by preventing functional problems and anomalies. Currently, Orthodontics is gaining a new direction with regard to the search for a more aesthetic appliance instead of the fixed metallic appliance. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the use of aesthetic aligners as a possibility in the orthodontic treatment of children in mixed dentition. METHODOLOGY: The study proposed a literature review through bibliographic searches with specific keywords d published in scientific articles, using the main databases. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: There is a need to expand the study on aesthetic aligners in children, since children and adolescents represent the majority of patients in orthodontic practice, and their perception of aesthetics for acceptance and correct use of the appliance is increasing a lot.