Frontiers in Dental Medicine
Assessing the environmental impact of clear aligner therapy: a scoping review
Objective To evaluate the environmental impact and sustainability-related practices of clear aligner therapy (CAT), focusing on environmental impact, economic implications, waste management, recycling practices, manufacturing processes, and aligner materials. It further explores the alignment of clear aligner practices with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) 3,9,12 and 13. Methodology A scoping review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Sco …