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ArticleTurkish journal of orthodontics2023

Factors Affecting Patient Compliance during Orthodontic Treatment with Aligners: Motivational Protocol and Psychological Well-Being.

Letizia Perillo, Fabrizia d'Apuzzo, Franca De Gregorio, Vincenzo Grassia, Manuel Barbetti, Giovanni Cugliari, Ludovica Nucci, Tommaso Castroflorio

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Article in Turkish journal of orthodontics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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10 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.

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  6. Effect of various active reminders via mobile phone on cooperation of orthodontic teenage patients regarding oral hygiene and Class II elastics use : A three-month follow-up prospective cohort study.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2025
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  9. New Approaches and Technologies in Orthodontics.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Letizia PerilloFull Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Chairman of the Postgraduate Orthodontic Program, Head of the Orthodontic Division, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6175-7363
Fabrizia d'ApuzzoPostdoctoral Research Fellow, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0291-9339
Franca De GregorioClinical Tutor, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8938-4498
Vincenzo GrassiaAssistant Professor, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6671-2380
Manuel BarbettiPostgraduate Student, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2338-994X
Giovanni CugliariStatistician, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6080-0718
Ludovica NucciPostgraduate and PhD Student, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7174-7596
Tommaso CastroflorioAssistant Professor, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5675-3234
University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" · ITUniversity of Turin · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: Compliance is critical for successful outcomes in orthodontics, and personality traits may play a role in determining patient adherence. This study aimed to monitor compliance during treatment with removable clear aligners (CA) [Align Technology Inc, San José, Calif ], and evaluate the influence of motivational techniques and the patient's profiles assessed through the psychological well-being (PWB) questionnaire on clinical outcomes. Methods: Thirty-nine consecutive patients in permanent dentition seeking treatment with CA were recruited from two universities. Casts were obtained before treatment and after 3, 6, and 12 months and the corresponding digital Clincheck©.STL files were used to calculate the discrepancy index to check for differences between virtual and real treatment stages. Patients were divided into two groups: the Case group, which received motivational techniques at each appointment, and the control group which received instructions only at the beginning. Psychological profiles were evaluated before treatment (T0) and after 3 (T1), 6 (T2), and 12 (T3) months. Results: There were no differences between the Case and Control groups regarding the use of motivational reminders. The analysis of the PWB showed that almost all values increased, and there was a strong correlation between dental casts and correspondent. STL files at every time point. The PWB showed increased values from T0 to T3 in the sample. Conclusion: Motivational techniques did not affect patient compliance, and treatment outcomes were achieved as planned. The PWB of all patients improved throughout the treatment with CA.

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Clear alignerscompliancemotivational techniquespatient adherencepsychological well-beingquality of life

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