India, Oct. 27 -- Dental care is becoming increasingly technology-driven, with digital tools changing how clinicians assess, plan, and deliver treatments. Clear aligners are also becoming a more familiar option for people who want to improve tooth alignment while keeping their appearance discreet.

Sameer Merchant, MD & CEO of Laxmi Dental Limited, shares five developments shaping this shift.

Clear aligners are a transparent alternative to conventional braces, making treatment less noticeable. And because they are removable, people can also continue their usual eating and oral-care routines with greater flexibility.

Intraoral scanners create digital 3D models of a patient's teeth, and a 2022 review in the journal Dentistry notes that ma...