Retrospective Study on Orthodontic Gingival Recession Correction Using Clear Aligners
<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Our study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ClearCorrect<sup>®</sup> clear aligners (The Straumann Group) in improving gingival recession, which developed following prior fixed orthodontic treatment. The specific objectives were to assess...
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| author | Sorana Maria Bucur Eugen Bud Mioara Decusară Cristian-Doru Olteanu |
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| description | <i>Background and Objectives</i>: Our study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ClearCorrect<sup>®</sup> clear aligners (The Straumann Group) in improving gingival recession, which developed following prior fixed orthodontic treatment. The specific objectives were to assess changes in recession severity in patients with orthodontic gingival recessions following aligner therapy and to determine whether the initial severity of recession influenced improvement rates across three categories—mild (RT1), moderate (RT2), and severe (RT3)—as defined by the Cairo classification. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> Fifty-six patients with gingival recession from previous orthodontic treatment received aligner therapy for seven to twelve months, focusing on 146 recession sites, primarily in the lower anterior region. Recession severity was classified and tracked as RT1, RT2, and RT3. Statistical analyses, including a Chi-square test, assessed improvement rates across these categories. <i>Results:</i> Among severe recessions (RT3), 52% showed no improvement, while 48% exhibited some improvement, with 16% improving to RT1. In the moderate group (RT2), 63% improved to RT1, and 16% resolved. The mild group (RT1) showed a 58% reduction in recession depth. Chi-square testing confirmed a statistically significant difference in improvement rates across the three groups (<i>p</i> = 1.44 × 10<sup>−7</sup>). <i>Conclusions:</i> Clear aligners may contribute to gingival recession improvement, particularly in mild and moderate cases (RT1 and RT2), though severe cases (RT3) show a more limited response. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b7eb09d2fc8c468fbeabfa1b6200dbc42025-08-20T02:39:41ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442024-12-016012202410.3390/medicina60122024Retrospective Study on Orthodontic Gingival Recession Correction Using Clear AlignersSorana Maria Bucur0Eugen Bud1Mioara Decusară2Cristian-Doru Olteanu3Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, “Dimitrie Cantemir” University of Târgu Mureș, 3-5 Bodoni Sandor Str., 540545 Târgu-Mureș, RomaniaDepartment of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology, 540139 Târgu-Mureș, RomaniaDepartment of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Str., 800008 Galați, RomaniaDepartment of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Babeș Str., 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Our study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ClearCorrect<sup>®</sup> clear aligners (The Straumann Group) in improving gingival recession, which developed following prior fixed orthodontic treatment. The specific objectives were to assess changes in recession severity in patients with orthodontic gingival recessions following aligner therapy and to determine whether the initial severity of recession influenced improvement rates across three categories—mild (RT1), moderate (RT2), and severe (RT3)—as defined by the Cairo classification. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> Fifty-six patients with gingival recession from previous orthodontic treatment received aligner therapy for seven to twelve months, focusing on 146 recession sites, primarily in the lower anterior region. Recession severity was classified and tracked as RT1, RT2, and RT3. Statistical analyses, including a Chi-square test, assessed improvement rates across these categories. <i>Results:</i> Among severe recessions (RT3), 52% showed no improvement, while 48% exhibited some improvement, with 16% improving to RT1. In the moderate group (RT2), 63% improved to RT1, and 16% resolved. The mild group (RT1) showed a 58% reduction in recession depth. Chi-square testing confirmed a statistically significant difference in improvement rates across the three groups (<i>p</i> = 1.44 × 10<sup>−7</sup>). <i>Conclusions:</i> Clear aligners may contribute to gingival recession improvement, particularly in mild and moderate cases (RT1 and RT2), though severe cases (RT3) show a more limited response.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/12/2024clear alignersgingival recessionsCairo classificationperiodontal evaluation |
| spellingShingle | Sorana Maria Bucur Eugen Bud Mioara Decusară Cristian-Doru Olteanu Retrospective Study on Orthodontic Gingival Recession Correction Using Clear Aligners Medicina clear aligners gingival recessions Cairo classification periodontal evaluation |
| title | Retrospective Study on Orthodontic Gingival Recession Correction Using Clear Aligners |
| title_full | Retrospective Study on Orthodontic Gingival Recession Correction Using Clear Aligners |
| title_fullStr | Retrospective Study on Orthodontic Gingival Recession Correction Using Clear Aligners |
| title_full_unstemmed | Retrospective Study on Orthodontic Gingival Recession Correction Using Clear Aligners |
| title_short | Retrospective Study on Orthodontic Gingival Recession Correction Using Clear Aligners |
| title_sort | retrospective study on orthodontic gingival recession correction using clear aligners |
| topic | clear aligners gingival recessions Cairo classification periodontal evaluation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/12/2024 |
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