Inchingolo Alessio Danilo, Dipalma Gianna, Ferrara Irene, Viapiano Fabio, Netti Anna, Ciocia Anna Maria, Mancini Antonio, Malcangi Giuseppina, Palermo Andrea, Inchingolo Angelo Michele, Inchingolo Francesco
Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.
College of Medicine and Dentistry, Birmingham B4 6BN, UK.
Children (Basel). 2024 Mar 23;11(4):385. doi: 10.3390/children11040385.
Mixed dentition represents a critical phase in the oral development of pediatric patients, characterized by the simultaneous presence of primary and permanent teeth. This article proposes a comprehensive systematic review of the application of aligners as an innovative methodology in managing mixed dentition. The primary objective is to explore the efficacy, safety, and acceptability of this emerging orthodontic technology in the evolving age group. This systematic review focuses on randomized controlled trials, cohorts, and observational studies investigating the use of aligners in patients with mixed dentition. Clinical, radiographic, and psychosocial parameters will be considered to assess the overall impact of aligner therapy in this critical phase of dental development. An in-depth analysis of such data aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the potential of this technology in pediatric orthodontics. Expected outcomes may contribute to outlining practical guidelines and targeted therapeutic strategies for orthodontists involved in managing mixed dentition. Furthermore, this article aims to identify gaps in the current research and suggest future directions for studies exploring the use of transparent aligners in patients with mixed dentition, thereby contributing to the ongoing evolution of evidence-based orthodontic practices.
混合牙列期是儿童患者口腔发育的一个关键阶段，其特征是乳牙和恒牙同时存在。本文提出对矫治器作为一种创新方法在混合牙列期治疗中的应用进行全面的系统评价。主要目的是探讨这种新兴正畸技术在不断变化的年龄组中的疗效、安全性和可接受性。本系统评价聚焦于研究混合牙列期患者使用矫治器的随机对照试验、队列研究和观察性研究。将考虑临床、影像学和社会心理参数，以评估矫治器治疗在这个牙齿发育关键阶段的总体影响。对此类数据进行深入分析旨在全面概述该技术在儿童正畸中的潜力。预期结果可能有助于为参与混合牙列期治疗的正畸医生制定实用指南和有针对性的治疗策略。此外，本文旨在找出当前研究中的差距，并为探索混合牙列期患者使用透明矫治器的研究提出未来方向，从而推动循证正畸实践的不断发展。
