SynthesisJournal of orthodontics2021
Predictability of rotational tooth movement with orthodontic aligners comparing software-based and achieved data: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
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25 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Analysis of the efficacy of conventional, skeletal and invisible orthodontic appliance for upper molar distalization in Class II Malocclusion patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- Predictability of mesiodistal movement of upper and lower molars with clear aligners: a systematic review.The Angle orthodontist · 2025Pooled it
- An evaluation of the Invisalign® Aligner Technique and consideration of the force system: a systematic review.Systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Predictability of rotational tooth movement with orthodontic aligners comparing software-based and achieved data: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.Journal of orthodontics · 2021Pooled it
- Impact of reducing aligners' wear schedule from 7-days to 3-days on the predictability of tooth movement and treatment efficiency: a randomized controlled trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Trial
- Predictability of In-Office SureSmileDentistry journal · 2026Article
- Evaluating the impact of attachment designs on canine derotation in clear aligner therapy: a finite element analysis.Progress in orthodontics · 2026Article
- The Accuracy of Maxillary Canines' Rotation with Different Attachment Designs: A Retrospective Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Orthodontic creative mechanics.Dental press journal of orthodontics · 2026Article
- Clear aligner therapy: a scoping review of treatment prediction, clinical effectiveness, and limitations.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Review
- Factors Influencing the Predictability and Success of Invisalign Aligners: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Evaluating the Clinical Success of Clear Aligners for Rotational Tooth Movements in Adult Patients: A Systematic Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Predictability of Lower Incisor Intrusion with Clear Aligners: A Systematic Review of Efficacy and Influencing Factors.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Indications and limits of clear aligner therapy: an international modified Delphi consensus study.Progress in orthodontics · 2025Review
- Factors affecting expansion predictability of clear aligner treatment.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Application of a 3D fusion model to evaluate the efficacy of clear aligners: A clinical study.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- Preclinical evaluation of 3D-Printed orthodontic aligners using an electro-typodont model.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Attachment Wear in Different Clear Aligner Therapy: A Comparative Study.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- Predictability of tooth rotations in patients treated with clear aligners.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Surface wear and adhesive failure of resin attachments used in clear aligner orthodontic treatment.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate all available evidence on the prediction of rotational tooth movements with aligners. DATA SOURCES: Seven databases of published and unpublished literature were searched up to 4 August 2020 for eligible studies. DATA SELECTION: Studies were deemed eligible if they included evaluation of rotational tooth movement with any type of aligner, through the comparison of software-based and actually achieved data after patient treatment. DATA EXTRACTION AND DATA SYNTHESIS: Data extraction was done independently and in duplicate and risk of bias assessment was performed with the use of the QUADAS-2 tool. Random effects meta-analyses with effect sizes and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were performed and the quality of the evidence was assessed through GRADE.
resultsSeven articles were included in the qualitative synthesis, of which three contributed to meta-analyses. Overall results revealed a non-accurate prediction of the outcome for the software-based data, irrespective of the use of attachments or interproximal enamel reduction (IPR). Maxillary canines demonstrated the lowest percentage accuracy for rotational tooth movement (three studies: effect size = 47.9%; 95% CI = 27.2-69.5;
conclusionAllowing for all identified caveats, prediction of rotational tooth movements with aligner treatment does not appear accurate, especially for canines. Careful selection of patients and malocclusions for aligner treatment decisions remain challenging.
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