Predictability of Invisalign^® Clear Aligners Using OrthoPulse^®: A Retrospective Study

Area of Science:

• Orthodontics
• Biotechnology
• Dental Technology

Background:

• Clear aligner therapy has gained popularity but can face challenges in treatment predictability.
• Predicting the exact number of aligners needed can be difficult, often requiring additional aligners.
• The OrthoPulse device is a photobiomodulation tool designed to potentially enhance orthodontic treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the OrthoPulse device in improving the predictability of orthodontic treatment with Invisalign clear aligners.
• To determine if OrthoPulse usage reduces the need for additional aligners during treatment.
• To assess the impact of OrthoPulse on the overall accuracy of clear aligner treatment planning.

Main Methods:

• A retrospective study comparing patients treated with Invisalign and OrthoPulse versus a control group using only Invisalign.
• Utilized the OrthoPulse App to track patient compliance with daily 10-minute usage.
• Compared the initial number of aligners planned via ClinCheck software with the total number of aligners used, including adjunctive aligners.

Main Results:

• Patients using OrthoPulse required significantly fewer finishing aligners compared to the control group.
• The treated group needed an average of 66.5% of the initially planned aligners, versus 103.4% in the control group.
• This indicates a statistically significant improvement in treatment predictability when using OrthoPulse with clear aligners.

Conclusions:

• OrthoPulse appears to increase the predictability of orthodontic treatment when used in conjunction with clear aligners.
• The device may reduce the number of finishing aligners required, leading to more accurate treatment outcomes.
• Further research could explore the long-term effects and broader applications of photobiomodulation in orthodontics.