Trends Among Orthodontists- In-office Vs. Commercial Clear Aligners

Document Type

Poster

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to investigate the usage of in-office versus commercial clear aligners (CAs) among private practitioners.

Methods: An anonymous electronic survey was distributed to a random sample of practicing America Association of Orthodontists members in North America, asking about CA usage and case selections for in-office and commercial CA.

Results: Ninety five responses were analyzed. Ninety one (95.8%) use a CA system in their practice. Orthodontists prefer using CAs for mild to moderate crowding (96.8%) or spacing (80.9%), anterior open bite (73.4%), expansion (64.9%), and sagittal correction (64.9%). A small number fabricate their aligners in-office (27.4%). Nearly half (49.5%) believed that they would increase their use of in-office CAs in the future.

Conclusions: In-office CAs are a cost efficient system that enhances clinician control with decreased turn around time, showing similar results to fixed orthodontic appliances and commercial CAs. In-office CAs are a great option for clinicians, as there is an increased desire to integrate the system, allowance of full customization of treatment, and complete doctor control.

Publication Date

2-2025

Comments

Poster presented at ASDOH Research Week - March 2025.

This is a Cubify based presentation hosted at https://my.ltb.io/#/showcase/atsu-asdoh. It includes a video presentation, references, a PowerPoint presentation, and summary poster.

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