Insight into clear aligner therapy protocols and preferences among members of the American Association of Orthodontists in the United States and Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate aligner treatment protocols among orthodontists in the United States and Canada and assess the factors influencing clinician choices in aligner systems, treatment protocols, and targeted malocclusions for aligners.

Materials and methods

A validated online questionnaire was developed specifically for this research and consisted of three sections. Section 1 evaluated demographics and experience with aligners. Section 2 assessed patient selection and demands and clinician confidence in treating various malocclusions with aligners. Section 3 evaluated treatment protocols used by clinicians. The American Association of Orthodontists Partners in Research Program distributed the survey via e-mail to active members in the United States and Canada.

Result

SUBMITTER: Abu-Arqub S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10294583 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature