Negin Katebi, DDS, DMSc, is an associate professor of orthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Her research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, focusing on innovative technologies in orthodontic treatments. Katebi has been the principal investigator of a clinical trial examining optimized methods for treating patients with clear aligners.
While patient satisfaction appears similar across both treatments, clear aligners offer advantages in comfort, esthetics, and eating, though fixed appliances remain more effective for complex cases.