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Oral splints, clear aligners, mandibular advancement devices: hidden sources of micro- and nanoplastic exposure?
Summary
Researchers highlighted oral appliances such as splints, clear aligners, and mandibular advancement devices as potential underrecognized sources of chronic micro- and nanoplastic exposure, calling for rigorous human-centered studies to quantify the cumulative health risks from these widely used dental devices.
Given the widespread use of oral appliances and the subsequent emergence of associated health concerns, there is an imperative for rigorous, human-centered research to elucidate the potential health risks posed by cumulative, low-level exposure to microplastics released from these products.