Meanings
nounclear aligner (plural clear aligners)
plural clear aligners
- dentistryA transparent, custom-made plastic tray that fits over teeth to gradually straighten them as a discreet alternative to traditional metal braces.
Near-synonym: Invisaligner
Synonyms: Invisaligner
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA transparent, custom-made plastic tray that fits over teeth to gradually straighten them as a discreet alternative to traditional metal braces.
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clear aligner. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/clear%20aligner
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