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Predicting Interest in Orthodontic Aligners: A Google Trends Data Analysis.
Magdalena Sycińska-Dziarnowska1, Liliana Szyszka-Sommerfeld1, Krzysztof Woźniak1
1Department of Orthodontics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Al. Powst. Wlkp. 72, 70111 Szczecin, Poland.
Summary
Interest in Invisalign clear aligners is predicted to increase in France, Italy, and Germany. This trend highlights growing patient demand for aesthetic orthodontic treatments, prompting practitioners to prepare for future needs.
Area of Science:
- Dental technology advancements
- Orthodontic treatment modalities
- 3D imaging, planning, and printing in dentistry
Background:
- Increasing demand for aesthetic orthodontic treatments drives aligner popularity.
- Aligners offer esthetic advantages and less oral hygiene obstruction compared to fixed appliances.
- Invisalign is the most searched term for orthodontic aligners on Google Trends.
Purpose of the Study:
- To observe and estimate aligner treatment interest among Google Search users.
- To predict the future interest in "Invisalign" searches for 2022 in key European Union countries.
- To provide insights for practitioners and the oral health community regarding patient demand.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Google Trends data for the search term "Invisalign".
- Utilized the Prophet algorithm, a statistical method for time series forecasting.
- Employed standard Fourier series for seasonality modeling to predict Google Trends data.
Main Results:
- Predicted increase in "Invisalign" Google searches by the end of 2022 compared to 2021.
- Projected growth rates: approximately 6% for France, 9% for Italy, and 13% for Germany.
- This study is the first to forecast "Invisalign" search interest using Google Trends data.
Conclusions:
- Forecasting enables practitioners to anticipate and plan for rising demand in orthodontic treatments.
- Suggests opportunities for continuing education, such as aligner certification courses.
- Highlights the importance of adopting modern scanning technologies and preparing for shifts in patient demand.
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