クリアアライナーと固定装置の矯正患者への影響:比較研究
Shashank Gaikwad1, Mrunal Dave2, Ananya Bhargava3
1Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashra, India.
Abstract:
Orthodontic treatment can be delivered using clear aligners (CA) or fixed appliances (FA), yet direct comparisons of overall efficacy remain limited. This randomized controlled trial included 120 patients (60 CA, 60 FA) with mild-to-moderate malocclusions to evaluate treatment duration, occlusal outcomes (PAR index), pain, satisfaction and compliance. Treatment duration was longer with CA (18.2 ± 3.1 vs. 14.5 ± 2.8 months; p<0.001), while both groups achieved comparable PAR index reductions (p=0.082). Pain was lower and satisfaction higher in the CA group, with good compliance (21.8 ± 1.5 h/day). Both modalities effectively corrected malocclusions, with FA showing greater efficiency and CA providing superior comfort and patient experience.


