Effects of Clear Aligners Versus Fixed Appliances on Occlusion After Treatment of Mild Anterior Crowding

Effects of Clear Aligners Versus Fixed Appliances on Occlusion After Treatment of Mild Anterior Crowding: A T-scan Study.

The aim of this study is to evaluate effects of clear aligners versus fixed appliances on occlusion after treatment of mild anterior crowding a T-scan study.

Intervention:

Group 1. Patients treated with clear aligner. Patients with mild anterior crowding will be treated with non-extraction treatment using clear aligners.

Group 2. Patients treated with fixed appliance. Patients with mild anterior crowding will be treated with non-extraction treatment using fixed appliances.

Observations:

Multi-bite closure in centric occlusion using T-Scan® recordings were obtained before and after treatment from each subject to measure the occlusal parameters to be analyzed during this study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients between the age (14-22 years).
• Fully erupted permanent dentition, 3rd molars excluded.
• Healthy, compliant, and motivated patients who can visit the department regularly.
• Non-extraction treatment.
• Class I with mild anterior crowding lower and/ or upper.
• Good oral and general health.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous orthodontic treatment.
• Craniofacial abnormalities, congenital syndromes of the craniofacial area.
• Anterior or posterior crossbite.
• Anterior or lateral open bite.
• Poor oral hygiene or periodontally compromised patient.