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The mandibular LII showed a statistically greater correction in the 22-h group. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups considering maxillary and mandibular intercanine, interpremolar, intermolar widths, overjet, and overbite at T2.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The recommended 12-h daily protocol for orthodontic aligner use can achieve adequate alignment in the maxilla in cases of very mild crowding. 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