OBJECTIVES: To investigate the predictability of transverse changes with Invisalign®.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty-four adult Caucasians patients were selected to be part of this retrospective study. Pre and post-treatment digital models created from an iTero® scan were obtained from a single orthodontist practitioner. Linear values of upper and lower arch widths were measured for canines, premolars and first molars.
RESULTS: For every maxillary measurement, there was a statistically significant difference between Clincheck® and final outcome. (P < .05) For every lower arch measurement at the gingival margin, there was a statistically significant difference between the Clincheck® planned expansion and the final outcome. (P < .05)
CONCLUSIONS: The mean accuracy of expansion planned with Invisalign® for the maxilla was 72.8%, (82.9% for the cusp tips and 62.7% for the gingival margins.) Lower arch presented an overall accuracy of 87.7%, (98.9 % for the cusp tips and 76.4% for the gingival margins.) / May 2016
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:MANITOBA/oai:mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca:1993/31188 |
| Date | 08 April 2016 |
| Creators | Houle, Jean-Philippe |
| Contributors | Pinheiro, Fabio (Preventive Dental Science), Piedade, Luis (Preventive Dental Science) Todescan, Reynaldo (Restorative Dentistry) |
| Source Sets | University of Manitoba Canada |
| Detected Language | English |
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