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
Recommended Citation
Poirier, Julia; Park, Jae; and Bay, Curt, "Trends Among Orthodontists- In-office Vs. Commercial Clear Aligners" (2025). ASDOH Student Publications. 4.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/asdoh-student/4
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.