Understanding the effectiveness of attachments in clear aligner therapy: navigating design, placement, material selection and biomechanics

Classification	Configuration	Mesial-distal dimension	Occlusal-gingival dimension	Buccal-lingual dimension
Conventional	Elipsoid	2 mm	3 mm	1
	Rectangular	2 mm–5 mm	2 mm–5 mm	0.5 mm– 1 mm
	Bevelled	2 mm–5 mm	2 mm–5 mm	0.25 mm (bevelled side)1 mm–1.25 (opposite side)
Optimised	Clear aligner provider-determined based on planned tooth movement	Predetermined fixed dimensions by the clear aligner provider	Predetermined fixed dimensions by the clear aligner provider	Predetermined fixed dimensions by the clear aligner provider.
Customised	Clinician-designed based on individual tooth movement and treatment needs	Variable depending on the clinician	Variable depending on the clinician	Variable depending on the clinician

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