Enhancing Clear Aligners Therapy with Artificial Intelligence and Technology

The efficacy of clear aligner therapy (CAT) in the management of malocclusion is largely dependent on patient compliance, especially the proper use of aligners. Objective: The present study investigated the influence of an artificial intelligence (AI) mobile application (StrojCHECK^®) on patient participation and follow-through with CAT treatment regimens.

Fifty-five patients (33 women, 22 men) aged 12-68 years were tracked pre- and post-an update to the app's AI system with features such as decision tree algorithms, individualized feedback, and real-time alerting for patients and clinicians.

Our findings indicated increased patient app engagement scores from 4.2 to 7.3 and improved clinical aligner tracking adherence from 85% to 92%. Gender-based analysis showed a highly significant decrease in non-compliance among women participants (from 10% to 5%, P < 0.05), whereas the compliance of males did not change.

The investigation emphasizes the crucial role of collecting behavioral data and individualized feedback in improving the outcome of treatments. The adoption of AI technology in digital healthcare solutions has vast potential to increase patient compliance and maximize orthodontic treatment.