Direct versus fully digital indirect bracket bonding: a split-mouth randomized clinical trial on accuracy.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The primary aim is to assess differences in accuracy of orthodontic bracket positioning between fully digital indirect bracket bonding (IDB) and conventional direct bracket bonding (DBB). The secondary aims are to assess differences in bracket bonding failures, bracket repositioning need, clinician experience and patient satisfaction.

Materials and methods

This prospective study was designed as a split-mouth randomized clinical trial. In total, 35 patients were analyzed with a six month follow-up period. Translational and orientational deviations from the planned bracket position were determined. Clinician experience and patient satisfaction were evaluated by means of a survey.

Results

The difference in translation was 0.34 mm (95% CI: 0.238-0.352, p = 0.01

SUBMITTER: Hoekstra-van Hout PMJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11438723 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature