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Efficacy of elastodontic devices in overjet and overbite reduction assessed by computer-aid evaluation
Eleonora Ortu1, Davide Pietropaoli2, Samuele Cova3
1MeSVA Department, Dental Unit, University of L'Aquila, P.Le S. Tommasi, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy. eleortu@gmail.com.
BMC Oral Health
|May 18, 2021
Summary
The Eptamed device demonstrated superior efficacy in reducing overjet and overbite compared to the Occlus-o-Guide device in orthodontic patients. This study highlights the benefits of elastodontic devices for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Elastodontic devices are utilized in orthodontic treatment.
- Two devices, Equilibrator Series II (Eptamed) and Occlus-o-Guide (Sweden & Martina), were compared.
- Class II malocclusion with overjet and overbite was the focus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of two elastodontic devices in reducing overjet (OJ) and overbite (OB).
- To compare the performance of the Equilibrator Series II (Eptamed) and Occlus-o-Guide devices.
Main Methods:
- Sixty patients (aged 7-15) with Class II malocclusion were divided into test (Eptamed) and control (Occlus-o-Guide) groups.
- Overjet and Overbite were measured before treatment (T0) and after one year (T1).
- Both groups had similar initial orthodontic features.
Main Results:
- Initial overjet and overbite were comparable between groups at T0.
- At T1, significant reductions in both OJ and OB were observed with the Eptamed device compared to Occlus-o-Guide (p=0.0019).
Conclusions:
- Elastodontic devices enhance orthodontic treatment outcomes.
- These devices aid in patient management, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- They contribute to relapse risk reduction and oral rehabilitation.
