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aligner

  • a word derived from align.
    align
    verb (used with object)
    to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.

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Global clear aligner volumes increase 0.5% sequentially and 4.9% year over year, driven by growth in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and EMEA.

From Barron's Oct. 30, 2025

In an FAQ about it shutting down operations, SmileDirectClub confirmed that its telehealth aligner treatment is no longer available.

From Washington Times Dec. 29, 2023

Al-Jewair added that many former direct-to-consumer aligner patients end up coming to orthodontic practices for reevaluation.

From Seattle Times Dec. 13, 2023

Loomer wrote on Twitter, promoting the demonstration — which is also being endorsed by longtime Trump aligner Roger Stone — as a "peaceful rally."

From Salon Jun. 13, 2023

Dr. Tran insists that prescribing an aligner to a remote patient is not delivering a lesser standard of care.

From New York Times Feb. 1, 2015