[Using the clear aligner system in children with an autism spectrum disorder].

Oral care for children with autism spectrum disorder requires a distinctive approach often involving a lot of effort, energy, and time. It puts the perseverance of parents and carers severely to the test. This is very recognisable to the orthodontics department of the Erasmus Medical Center. Negative experiences with conventional orthodontic appliances in this group of patients were the reason to start using the clear aligner system in January 2018. This article deals extensively with the treatment process, the advantages of the clear aligner system, and the need for an adapted, autism-friendly management style in orthodontic care for children with autism.