Is maxillary arch expansion with Invisalign® efficient and predictable? A systematic review - 24/05/23
Summary |
Background |
The main objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness and predictability of the transverse expansion movement performed by Invisalign®. The secondary objectives are to determine whether the expansion is of a dentoalveolar or skeletal nature, and to locate the areas of expansion on the dental arch.
Methods |
Two investigators used the PubMed database to search for articles related to the subject. After using a research equation, specific inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied and the final selection of articles was done after being read in full. The ROBINS-I tool for non-randomized studies was applied to assess risk of bias in the results of each included study.
Results |
After reading the articles in full, 12 articles were included. Regarding effectiveness, most studies showed an increase in all measured interdental distances, with a maximum expansion at the premolar level. As for predictability, significant differences were found between post-treatment models and Clincheck® models, making it generally weak. Concerning the nature and areas of expansion, increase of arch width was due to buccal tipping of the crowns following a decreasing gradient from anterior to posterior.
Conclusions |
Invisalign® treatment is effective in achieving a maxillary transverse expansion. However, this expansion is mainly dentoalveolar, with a facial crown tipping of the posterior teeth. Clincheck® software tends to overestimate the expansion movement when compared to the clinical outcome, therefore the predictability of movement is low.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Invisalign®, Clear aligners, Transverse expansion, Effectiveness, Predictability
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Vol 21 - N° 2
Article 100750- juin 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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