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Clear aligner therapy practices among orthodontists practicing in Canada.
Djessyca Miranda E Paulo1, Letícia Fernanda Moreira-Santos2, Maisa Costa Tavares2
1School of Dentistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil.
Progress in Orthodontics
|July 7, 2024
Summary
Clear aligner therapy (CAT) is increasingly used by orthodontists in Canada, primarily for adults, with complexity influencing prescription. Some orthodontists combine CAT with fixed appliances, while others prefer traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dental Technology
Background:
- Increasing acceptance of clear aligner therapy (CAT) among orthodontists.
- Lack of established best practices for CAT.
- Need to understand current CAT usage among Canadian orthodontists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate current clear aligner therapy practices among orthodontists in Canada.
- To identify factors influencing the prescription of CAT.
- To explore the combination of CAT with other orthodontic treatments.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to orthodontists in Canada.
- Modified previously published survey instrument.
- Data collected from 60 participants and statistically analyzed.
Main Results:
- Approximately 30% of annual caseloads treated with CAT, mainly adults.
- Case complexity and patient cooperation are key decision factors for CAT.
- Nearly half of orthodontists combine CAT with fixed appliances.
Conclusions:
- Most orthodontists utilize CAT, with prescription decisions based on malocclusion complexity.
- Orthodontists not using CAT perceive fixed appliances as yielding superior outcomes.
- Further research may be needed to establish definitive CAT best practices.
