Are aligners effective and efficient in growing patients?

Authors:

  • G. Mampieri
    DDS, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
  • V. Quinzi
    DDS, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Life and Environmental Science, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
  • G. Marzo
    DDS, MS, PhD, Full Professor, Director Postgraduate Orthodontic Program, Department of Health, Life and Environmental Science, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
  • A. Giancotti
    DDS, MS, Associate Professor, Director Postgraduate Orthodontic Program, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Ita

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2023.1959

ABSTRACT


Background

Proper development of deciduous and mixed dentition is essential to the oral health of growing patients, and early interceptive orthopedic or orthodontic treatments are indicated in specific clinical situations. Nowadays, orthodontists are subjected to a lot of pressure from growing patients and their parents about the orthodontic appliances that should be used. The aim of this article is to indicate how, when and why it is
possible to effectively use aligners in growing patients.

Case report

Two case reports are illustrated, one with a Cl.II subdivision, mono lateral cross-bite and vertical growth, and the other with a skeletal and dental Cl.II, vertical skeletal
pattern, proclined and fractured upper incisors. The efficacy/efficiency ratio of aligners is analyzed in order to evaluate the suitability of this appliance for the treatment. Limits and advantages of aligners are widely discussed.

Conclusion

Aligner treatment in growing patients shall be carefully studied to reach an optimal result. At present, a hybrid treatment strategy represents the best solution in growing patients with a complex clinical situation.

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Publication date:

September /2023

Issue:

Vol.24 – n.3/2023

Page:

241 – 246

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Topic:

Developing dentition and occlusion in paediatric dentistry

Cite:


Harvard: G. Mampieri, V. Quinzi, G. Marzo, A. Giancotti (2023) "Are aligners effective and efficient in growing patients?", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 24(3), pp241-246. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2023.1959
Vancouver: G. Mampieri, V. Quinzi, G. Marzo, A. Giancotti. Are aligners effective and efficient in growing patients?. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2023Sep.4 [cited 2025May.14];24(3):241-246. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/are-aligners-effective-and-efficient-in-growing-patients/
MLA: G. Mampieri, V. Quinzi, G. Marzo, A. Giancotti Are aligners effective and efficient in growing patients?. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2023;24(3):241-246

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