Are clear aligners environment friendly?

Clear aligner therapy has revolutionized orthodontic care delivery over the last 2 decades. With the increase in demand for clear aligner therapy, there is a concern about the plastic burden on the environment. Hence, we initiated research to investigate its environmental impact. This short communication aims to discuss the rationale of our ongoing study.

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The increasing demand for clear aligner therapy has raised concerns about its environmental impact due to plastic use. Thus, research has been initiated to investigate the environmental implications of this orthodontic care delivery method, with the aim of discussing the rationale behind the ongoing study.