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3D predictability assessment of clear aligners versus fixed appliances using CBCT.

Subash Chandra Nayak, Madhu Bhaskar Bommasani, Uday Sagar Maddula N V, Charan Teja V V, Siddardha S J, Vijay Srikrishna Varma Rudraraju, Rubeena Naaz, Md Kafeel Ahmed

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Subash Chandra NayakDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Hi-Tech Dental College and Hospital, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India.
Madhu Bhaskar BommasaniDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, St. Joseph Dental College & Hospital, Duggirala, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Uday Sagar Maddula N VDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, St. Joseph Dental College & Hospital, Duggirala, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Charan Teja V VDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, St. Joseph Dental College & Hospital, Duggirala, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Siddardha S JDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, St. Joseph Dental College & Hospital, Duggirala, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Vijay Srikrishna Varma RudrarajuDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, St. Joseph Dental College & Hospital, Duggirala, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Rubeena NaazPrivate Practitioner, Dental Surgeon, SRK Dental Clinic, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Md Kafeel AhmedDepartment of Periodontology and Implantology, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

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Abstract

Predictability of orthodontic tooth movement varies between clear aligners and fixed appliances, yet three-dimensional comparative evidence remains limited for complex cases. This prospective study randomized 60 complex orthodontic patients to clear aligners (n=30) or fixed appliances (n=30), using baseline/planned/post-treatment CBCT superimposition to quantify accuracy across three planes of space. Clear aligners excelled in incisor torque (87.3% versus 82.2%, p=0.001) and anterior intrusion (91.2% versus 82.8%, p=0.002), while fixed appliances were superior for canine/premolar rotation (88.9% versus 78.6%, p=0.001) and anterior extrusion (85.7% versus 76.2%, p=0.004). Overall treatment predictability was comparable (clear aligners 84.6±7.8% versus fixed 82.3±8.9%, p=0.286), revealing modality-specific strengths for targeted movements. This data help in orthodontic planning by establishing CBCT-based evidence for modality selection based on movement type, enhancing precision in complex cases.

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Clear alignerscone-beam computer tomography (CBCT)fixed appliancesorthodontic predictabilitythree-dimensional analysistooth movementtreatment planning

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PMCPMC13252251

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