Class II Malocclusion in Adult Patients: What Are the Effects of the Intermaxillary Elastics with Clear Aligners? A Retrospective Single Center One-Group Longitudinal Study

Roberto Rongo, Simona Dianišková, Antonio Spiezia, Rosaria Bucci, Ambrosina Michelotti, Vincenzo D'Antò, Roberto Rongo, Simona Dianišková, Antonio Spiezia, Rosaria Bucci, Ambrosina Michelotti, Vincenzo D'Antò

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the dental effects of the treatment with clear aligners and intermaxillary elastics in adult patients with Class II malocclusion. Material and methods: A sample of 20 Class II patients treated with Invisalign aligners (5 M and 15 F; mean age of 27.6 ± 6.3 years) was included in this single-center one-group longitudinal study. Dental cast and cephalometric records were analyzed before (T0) and after treatment (T1). Data were analyzed with a t-test for paired data (p < 0.05). Results: There was a significant reduction of the Overjet (OVJ= −1.4 ± 0.2; p ≤0.001) and a retroposition of upper incisors (U1-NPo = −1.3 ± 1.7; p < 0.001). Furthermore, distalization of upper molars with an improvement of molar class (U6-PT Vertical = −0.93 ± 0.97; p < 0.001; Molar Relation = −0.75 ± 0.45; p < 0.001) was observed. A good control of the lower and upper incisor inclination was present, highlighted by the non-significant changes in these values (L1-GoGn = −0.12 ± 5.4; p = 0.923; U1-AnsPns = −1.1 ± 8.1; p = 0.551). In the lower arch, an increase in the intermolar diameter (0.6 ± 1.0; p = 0.01) was present. Finally, there were no statistically significant changes in all the skeletal variables (ANPg = 0.005 ± 0.687; p = 0.974; SN/MP = −0.47 ± 1.9; p = 0.298). Conclusions: Treatment with Invisalign aligners shows a reduction of the Overjet, a retroposition of the upper incisors, good control of the lower incisors, and an improvement of the molar relationship.

Keywords: Class II; adults; clear aligners; elastics.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Cephalometric landmarks. N Nasion, S Sella, P Porion, Co Condylion, Pt Pterion, Or Orbitale, Pns Posterior nasal spine, Ans Anterior nasal spine, A Point A, B Point B, Pg Pogonion, Gn Gnathion, Me Menton, Go Gonion, U1r Root Apex Upper central incisor, U1t Tip Upper central incisor, L1r Root Apex Lower central incisor, L1t Tip Lower central incisor, U6d Distal Upper first molar, L6d Distal Lower first molar.

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