Clear Aligners and Bruxism: A Systematic Review
Current evidence on the relationship between clear aligner therapy and bruxism remains limited and heterogeneous. Most studies suggest a neutral effect, with occasional reductions in tonic contractions or symptom improvement, but also reports of increased phasic activity or self-reported bruxism. Overall, aligners cannot yet be classified as protective or harmful, highlighting the need for standardised, high-quality studies to clarify their role in bruxism management.
Authors
- M Kuczera
- André Luís Porporatti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4379-9695)
- Aline Bastos de Barros
- Yves Boucher
- Ângela Graciela Deliga Schroder
Institutions
- Inserm (FR)
- Université Paris Cité (FR)
- American Association of Orthodontists (US)
- Sorbonne Université (FR)
- Sorbonne Paris Cité (FR)
- Universidade Tuiuti do Paraná (BR)
- Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2026-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/joor.70189
- Primary Topic
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00