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The inspection begins with visually examining the mouth for symmetry, color, and size.

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  • 1School of Dentistry, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106, USA. james.mah@sdm.unlv.edu

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Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics and Dental Technology
  • Clinical Effectiveness Research

Background:

  • The SureSmile process is an advanced orthodontic treatment modality.
  • Evaluating its efficacy against traditional methods is crucial for clinical adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the SureSmile process's efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Utilize the American Board of Orthodontists Objective Grading System (ABO OGS) as a benchmark.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 62 patient records.
  • Comparison between SureSmile and conventional orthodontic treatments.
  • Standardized scoring by calibrated orthodontic specialists using the ABO OGS.

Main Results:

  • SureSmile treatment yielded a significantly lower mean ABO OGS score (26.3) versus conventional treatment (30.7).
  • Treatment duration was notably shorter with SureSmile (14.7 months) compared to conventional methods (20.0 months).
  • High intra- and interexaminer reliability (r=0.96, P<.001) confirmed scoring consistency.

Conclusions:

  • The SureSmile process demonstrates superior outcomes in terms of objective grading and treatment time.
  • This technology offers significant potential for enhancing orthodontic treatment quality and efficiency.