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Effects of clear aligner adjuncts on patient experience and aligner efficacy

Bui, David
2025
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The objective of this randomized prospective study was to evaluate whether the use of clear aligner adjunct tools (PULSystem®) affected reported pain, aligner wear compliance, subject satisfaction, and aligner tray efficacy during the initial phase of orthodontic treatment.

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Effects of clear aligner adjuncts on patient experience and aligner efficacy
Creator
Bui, David : Oregon Health and Science University
Contributor
Iwasaki, Laura : Mentor : Oregon Health and Science University
Shook, Corey : Committee member : Oregon Health and Science University
Nickel, Jeffrey : Committee member : Oregon Health and Science University
An, Hongseok : Committee member : Oregon Health and Science University
Publisher
Oregon Health and Science University
Date
2025-12-16
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Geographical Subject
Oregon--Portland
DOI
https://doi.org/10.6083/bpxhc44829
Language
English
Content Type
Thesis
Degree Type
M.S.
Academic Program
Orthodontics
Department
Department of Orthodontics
School
School of Dentistry
Grant Information
Dr. Bruce Fiske Resident Education and Research Fund
Copyright Status
Public domain
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Record ID
44829
Record Created
2025-12-16
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