Is remote monitoring a reliable method to assess compliance in clear aligner orthodontic treatment?

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 156-157
Author(s):  
Soumya Narayani Thirumoorthy ◽  
Saumiya Gopal
Keyword(s):  
Remote Monitoring ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Reliable Method ◽  
Clear Aligner

scholarly journals A Knowledge-Based Algorithm for Automatic Monitoring of Orthodontic Treatment: The Dental Monitoring System. Two Cases

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1856
Author(s):  
Silvia Caruso ◽  
Sara Caruso ◽  
Marianna Pellegrino ◽  
Rayan Skafi ◽  
Alessandro Nota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Patient ◽  
Remote Monitoring ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Automatic Monitoring ◽  
Software As A Service ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
First Case ◽  
Service Application

Background: In the dental field, digital technology has created new opportunities for orthodontists to integrate their clinical practice, and for patients to collect information about orthodontics and their treatment, which is called “teledentistry.” Dental monitoring (DM) is a recently introduced orthodontic application that combines safe teledentistry with artificial intelligence (AI) using a knowledge-based algorithm, allowing an accurate semi-automatic monitoring of the treatment. Dental Monitoring is the world’s first SaaS (Software as a Service) application designed for remote monitoring of dental treatment, developed in Paris, France, with Philippe Salah as the Co-founder and CEO. Cases presentation: This report describes two cases in which DM system was essential to achieve the control of certain movements: it was possible to follow the movement, even if complex, such as the anterior cross of an adult patient and a lack of space in the canine of the growing patient. The software analyzed the fit and retention of the aligner, thus ensuring correct biomechanics. They were treated during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown with aligners. The first case is a growing patient who was monitored during an interceptive orthodontic treatment to manage a retained upper canine. The second case is an adult patient forced to finalize his treatment of upper lateral incisor crossbite. The software analyzed the fit and retention of the aligner, thus ensuring correct biomechanics. Conclusions: DM system appears to be a promising method, useful for improving the interaction between doctor and patient, generally acceptable and useful to patients, even in critical clinical situations, at least in cases with optimal compliance and ability to use the tool properly.

scholarly journals Remote monitoring in heart failure: current and emerging technologies in the context of the pandemic

Heart ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 107 (5) ◽  
pp. 366-372
Author(s):  
Donya Mohebali ◽  
Michelle M Kittleson
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Remote Monitoring ◽  
Reliable Method ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Monitoring Technology ◽  
Remote Healthcare ◽  
Monitoring Technologies

The incidence of heart failure (HF) remains high and patients with HF are at risk for frequent hospitalisations. Remote monitoring technologies may provide early indications of HF decompensation and potentially allow for optimisation of therapy to prevent HF hospitalisations. The need for reliable remote monitoring technology has never been greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rapid expansion of a new mode of healthcare delivery: the virtual visit. With the convergence of remote monitoring technologies and reliable method of remote healthcare delivery, an understanding of the role of both in the management of patients with HF is critical. In this review, we outline the evidence on current remote monitoring technologies in patients with HF and highlight how these advances may benefit patients in the context of the current pandemic.

Effectiveness of clear aligner therapy for orthodontic treatment: A systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay Robertson ◽  
Harsimrat Kaur ◽  
Nathalia Carolina Fernandes Fagundes ◽  
Dan Romanyk ◽  
Paul Major ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Clear Aligner

scholarly journals Essential Attributes of Clear Aligner Therapy in terms of Appliance Configuration, Hygiene, and Pain Levels during the Pandemic: A Brief Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Anand Marya ◽  
Adith Venugopal ◽  
Nikhilesh Vaid ◽  
Mohammad Khursheed Alam ◽  
Mohmed Isaqali Karobari
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Careful Evaluation ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Clear Aligner

Fixed orthodontic treatment has been compromised at many levels during the pandemic period, as clinics underwent a prolonged lockdown and patients could not be treated regularly. With the end of the pandemic nowhere in sight, may be it is time to put newer tools, such as clear aligner therapy, for better use. Fixed orthodontic appliances by nature are not always self-limiting, which, if left unmonitored over a long period may cause undesirable side effects, pain, and discomfort. The undesired tooth movements that may occur with arch wire-guided mechanics in addition to problems with cut wires or removed brackets may be minimized with the use of aligners. While the benefits of using aligners are for all to see, they do require extensive planning and careful evaluation of the progress. This article reviews the advantages of using aligners during the pandemic period and how it can be beneficial in helping orthodontists resume their practice.

scholarly journals Efficient Design of a Clear Aligner Attachment to Induce Bodily Tooth Movement in Orthodontic Treatment Using Finite Element Analysis

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 4926
Author(s):  
Kyungjae Hong ◽  
Wonhyeon Kim ◽  
Emmanuel Eghan-Acquah ◽  
Jongho Lee ◽  
Bukyu Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Tooth Movement ◽  
Axial Rotation ◽  
Tooth Surface ◽  
Central Incisor ◽  
Efficient Design ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Force Systems ◽  
Clear Aligner

Clear aligner technology has become the preferred choice of orthodontic treatment for malocclusions for most adult patients due to their esthetic appeal and comfortability. However, limitations exist for aligner technology, such as corrections involving complex force systems. Composite attachments on the tooth surface are intended to enable active control of tooth movements. However, unintended tooth movements still occur. In this study, we present an effective attachment design of an attachment that can efficiently induce tooth movement by comparing and analyzing the movement and rotation of teeth between a general attachment and an overhanging attachment. The 3D finite element modes were constructed from CBCT data and used to analyze the distal displacement of the central incisor using 0.5- and 0.75-mm-thick aligners without an attachment, and with general and overhanging attachments. The results show that the aligner with the overhanging attachment can effectively reduce crown tipping and prevent axial rotation for an intended distal displacement of the central incisor. In all models, an aligner with or without attachments was not capable of preventing the lingual inclination of the tooth.

The dynamics of the oral microbiome and oral health among patients receiving clear aligner orthodontic treatment

Oral Diseases ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 473-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Zhao ◽  
Renhuan Huang ◽  
Hu Long ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
Meiya Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Oral Microbiome ◽  
Clear Aligner

Orthodontic treatment with clear aligners and enamel remineralization in adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-102
Author(s):  
M. M. Saypeeva ◽  
E. V. Brusnitsyna ◽  
E. S. Bimbas ◽  
I. V. Gavrilov ◽  
T. V. Zakirov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Group Versus ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Fixed Appliances ◽  
Mixed Saliva ◽  
Clear Aligner

Relevance. The effectiveness of the new remineralizing agent PRESIDENT®PROFI REM "MINERALS GEL" was assessed at different stages of clear aligner orthodontic treatment in adolescents with reduced enamel resistance.Materials and methods. PRESIDENT®PROFI REM "MINERALS GEL" was evaluated in a one-month open, single center, non-comparative study where 20 adolescents took part (mean age 14.9 ± 1.1 years).Results. OHI-S decreased by 24.75%, PMA and ERT reduced by 44.33% and 17.11% respectively, after one month of the orthodontic treatment with clear aligners and simultaneous use of the remineralizing gel. The pH in the mixed saliva increased from 6.97 ± 0.16 to 7.69 ± 0.11, calcium went up by 48.5%, and the total antioxidant activity decreased by 29.36% (according to the mixed saliva biochemical parameters). The OHIP-14 questionnaire revealed that the quality of life decreased in 75% of adolescent patients during the orthodontic treatment with aligners due to "communication problems". The quality of life was significantly higher during the aligner treatment with simultaneous remineralizing therapy than during the conventional treatment with fixed appliances (4.25 ± 0.86 points in the aligner group versus 7.05 ± 1.16 points – the brackets group).Conclusions. The remineralizing gel PRESIDENT®PROFI REM "MINERALS GEL" has an anti-plaque and mineralizing effect. The quality of life is significantly higher during the clear aligner treatment with simultaneous remineralizing therapy than during the conventional treatment with fixed appliances.

Eruption guidance in the mixed dentition: a case report

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 331-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tae Weon Kim ◽  
Jae Hyun Park
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Tooth Movement ◽  
Mixed Dentition ◽  
Space Closure ◽  
Space Maintenance ◽  
Clear Aligner

Management of space problems is an important factor in the mixed dentition. The Clear Aligner can carry out minor tooth movement with no brackets bonded to the teeth. In addition, it can provide tooth movement for the following: crowding resolution, space closure, arch expansion or constriction, space maintenance or regaining, intrusion or extrusion, guidance of the eruption, and other interceptive orthodontic treatment.

scholarly journals Remote Monitoring of Perforator Flaps Using an Innovative Device with an Application for Mobile Phone: A Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. e37-e41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel de la Parra ◽  
Javier Montaño
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Remote Monitoring ◽  
Temperature Sensor ◽  
Reliable Method ◽  
Web Page ◽  
Perforator Flaps ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Flap Monitoring

Background Surveillance and monitoring of perforator flaps has been well established for many years as a reliable method to detect early changes in the blood flow of the flap. In this manner, early flap revisions could be performed in cases of probable thrombosis. Methods We performed a pilot study that included the first 12 patients to use this device. A temperature sensor electrode was used for remote monitoring of perforator flaps using a mobile phone in real time via a general pocket radio service and short messages developed by the authors, allowing the surgeon to check the temperature from any location. Results The device continually displays the temperature of the flaps in real time performing a curve with measurements every 5 minute using the web page. A significant difference (p < 0.05) is shown between flaps with sufficient flow and flaps with venous thrombosis. Conclusion Real-time direct thermography via the surgeon's mobile phone is a reliable method for flap monitoring, facilitating monitorization during the time when the surgeon is away from the hospital.

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