Adherence rate and predictors of clear aligner wear in Canadian university and private practice settings: a survey development protocol

Abstract: Clear aligners (CAs) are a popular orthodontic treatment due to their aesthetic appeal and perceived convenience; however, patient adherence remains a challenge. This study protocol aims to assess distal and proximal determinants of intended and actual CAs wear among adolescents currently undergoing treatment or who completed treatment within the past 3 months at the University of Alberta’s Graduate Orthodontics Program and private clinics in Edmonton, Alberta.