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Findings were compared with a previously published survey of 142 Iranian orthodontists.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 178 Turkish orthodontists participated (7.5% response rate; 71 males, 107 females). Most were aged 30\u201339 years (53.9%), had 11\u201320 years of experience (42.1%), and worked in private practice (62.9%). CAT use was reported by 96.1% of Turkish orthodontists versus 69.0% of Iranian orthodontists. More Turkish orthodontists initiated &amp;gt;50 new CAT cases annually (33.1% vs. 7.7%), while fewer reported &amp;lt;10 cases\/year (18.0% vs. 35.9%). CAT use was significantly higher in Turkey across all age groups (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001). Preferences were similar for mild crowding, spacing, and anterior cross-bite. Turkish orthodontists more frequently used CAT for complex cases, including mild\/moderate open bite and severe crowding (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.05). CAT was preferred more for limited extraction and space-opening cases than orthognathic surgery cases. Iranian orthodontists more commonly used local manufacturers (49.3% vs. 15.7%) and in-office aligner production (19% vs. 9%). Perceptions regarding CAT advantages and limitations were largely similar between groups.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among respondents, CAT was more widely integrated into orthodontic practice in Turkey, with broader self-reported clinical indications and more positive clinician perceptions than in Iran. 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