Accessories in clear aligner therapy: Laypeople's expectations for comfort and satisfaction.
J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects
; 18(2): 102-109, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
This study explored the layperson's perception of comfort, satisfaction, and willingness to use various accessories in clear aligner therapy.Methods:
A total of 267 people analyzed standardized intraoral photographs of a female model in orthodontic treatment using 1) only clear aligner (CA), the control group; 2) clear aligner+attachments (AT); 3) clear aligners+Cl II elastics (EL); 4) clear aligner+hybrid treatment with esthetic braces (HEB); 5) Clear aligner+hybrid treatment with metallic braces (HMB); 6) clear aligner+mini-implants (MI); 7) clear aligner+mini-implants and elastics for intrusion (MIE). In addition, a social media questionnaire was distributed to assess the willingness to undergo orthodontic treatment with various accessories.Results:
There was a significant difference between CA and all the other groups (P<0.001), with CA being considered more comfortable and providing greater satisfaction compared to other accessories. Moreover, AT showed a significant difference in reducing treatment time compared to other groups.Conclusion:
The CA was the most comfortable, exhibiting a higher satisfaction rate and a greater willingness to use it. The AT therapy was perceived as more comfortable and was associated with higher satisfaction and a greater likelihood of use, especially if it resulted in reduced treatment time. On the other hand, the participants reported that the HMB, MI, and MIE accessories were less comfortable.
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J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects
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2024
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