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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Digital Orthodontic Treatment Monitoring and Remote Aligner Therapy: A Paradigm Change in Contemporary Orthodontics.

Priya Manimegalan, B Pragnya, Mathew Jain, Maria Tomy, Vijayadhith Chinnappa, N Ashwathi

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Article in Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Priya ManimegalanDepartment of Orthodontics, Private Practitioner, Aditi Oro Dental Care, Banglore, Karnataka, India.
B PragnyaSenior Lecturer, MDS Orthodontics, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, Telangana, India.
Mathew JainAssociate Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, St Gregorios Dental College, Kochi, Kerala, India.
Maria TomySenior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Mar Baselious Dental College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.
Vijayadhith ChinnappaProf and Head, Department of Orthodontics, Priyadarshini Dental College and Hospital, Pandur, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India.
N AshwathiReader, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Chalakkara, Palloor, Mahé, Kerala, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The advancement of the digital technology has fundamentally transformed orthodontic treatment, particularly through the utilization of transparent aligner therapy and remote monitoring devices. This study assesses the efficiency, patient compliance, and clinical results of digital orthodontic monitoring compared to conventional in-office visits. Materials and methods: Patients receiving clear aligner treatment participated in a retrospective study comparing those monitored remotely with AI-assisted applications to those monitored using traditional methods. The analyzed primary components included treatment duration, frequency of in-person appointments, patient compliance, and overall satisfaction. Results: The findings indicated that while treatment efficacy remained consistent, computerized monitoring substantially decreased the number of in-office appointments. Conclusion: The digital monitoring group demonstrated increased patient satisfaction and compliance, highlighting the potential of remote orthodontic therapy to enhance access and treatment efficiency.

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Aligner therapydigital orthodonticsremote monitoring

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PMID41164550
PMCPMC12563278

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