Wilson curve modification in permanent dentition: a retrospective comparison between clear aligners and continuous archwire treatment
Roberta Lione; Francesca Chiara De Razza; Francesca Gazzani; Paola Cozza; Chiara Pavoni Abstract Objectives: To evaluate leveling of the Curve of Wilson (COW) by two different treatment appliances (clear aligners [CA] and continuous archwire fixed appliances [FA]) in a permanent dentition sample of patients. Trial design: This is a prospective two-arm parallel group randomized […]
Effects of pendulum appliance versus clear aligners in the vertical dimension during Class II malocclusion treatment: a randomized prospective clinical trial
Roberta Lione, Alessia Balboni, Valentina Di Fazio, Chiara Pavoni1 and Paola Cozza Abstract Background: The aim of the present study was to compare the effects on vertical dentoskeletal dimension pro- duced by Pendulum appliance and Clear Aligners in patients with Class II malocclusion. Trial design: This is a prospective two-arm parallel group randomized clinical […]
Predictability of expansion movements performed by clear aligners in mixed dentition in both arches: a retrospective study on digital casts
Saveria Loberto, Chiara Pavoni, Silvia Fanelli, Letizia Lugli, Paola Cozza and Roberta Lione. Abstract Background to evaluate the predictability of expansion achieved in patients in early mixed dentition treated with Clear Aligners (CA), analyzing the efficiency of the expansion at the end of the first set of aligners and at the end of the […]
Management of crowding in mixed dentition with Invisalign First: 10 steps to successful digital planning
Mixed dentition orthodontic treatment aims to correct dental arch irregularities and abnormalities in occlusal relations, and to eliminate functional interferences. Proper management of space in the mixed dentition can prevent unnecessary loss of arch length, allowing for beneficial use of the leeway space. Invisalign First clear aligners (Align Technology, San Jose, CA, USA) are specifically […]
Management of Class II open bite in a growing patient using the Invisalign Teen system: A case report
When associated with anterior open bite, Class II malocclusions have proven to be a daunting challenge for orthodontists. Aligner systems now seem to be able to treat various types of malocclusions, and in recent years, many studies have demonstrated their efficacy in correcting crowding, misalignment and diastemas, and even complex cases involving open bite and […]