Effectiveness and efficiency of a customized versus conventional orthodontic bracket system.

摘要

The goal of this investigation was to compare the clinical effectiveness and efficiency of a customized versus a conventional orthodontic bracket system. Pre-treatment and post-treatment diagnostic records of 11 patients treated with conventional brackets and 35 patients treated with OrmcoRTM 's Insignia(TM) appliance were analyzed. Initial PAR and age at start of treatment were used to ensure comparable groups. Data regarding total treatment time, number of scheduled appointments, emergency appointments, de-bonded brackets, repositioned brackets and/or detailing bends, final PAR, and ABO score was collected and compared. Insignia(TM) proved to be an effective tooth-moving appliance based on final PAR score. Further, cases treated with Insignia(TM) had superior ABO scores compared to the similarly treated cases with conventional brackets. Insignia(TM) was also more efficient in regards to total treatment time and number of scheduled appointments.