Eficácia dos alinhadores em comparação aos aparelhos ortodônticos fixos tradicionais: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Objective: To present a literature review encompassing the main discrepancies between orthodontic aligners and traditional fixed appliances regarding the movements performed by each, as well as their limitations and impact on the patient's quality of life. Methodology: This is an integrative bibliographic review where dissertations, theses, and articles published in the last 12 years indexed in the SciELO, PubMed, Google Scholar, LILACs, and Scopus databases will be considered. It will include bibliographic materials written in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Results: Aligners offer comfort and aesthetics but present limitations in complex movements. Conclusion: Although effective in mild to moderate cases, they depend on auxiliary devices and do not yet replace fixed appliances in more complex orthodontic treatments.