Improving orthodontic treatment with remote monitoring and AI
Official title: Optimizing Clear Aligners Efficiency With Remote Dental Monitoring and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms
Run by University of Illinois Chicago · NCT05573308 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using remote monitoring and AI can make orthodontic treatment with clear aligners more effective and convenient for patients by reducing office visits and improving their experience.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Illinois Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Antioch, Illinois and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 17, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | July 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05573308 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients aged 12 and older seeking clear aligner treatment for dental alignment without the need for extractions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with systemic diseases, active periodontal disease, or those requiring fixed appliances will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Remote Dental Monitoring in orthodontic treatment using clear aligners. It aims to determine how this technology can optimize the rate of aligner changes, reduce the number of in-office appointments, and enhance patient satisfaction. The study will compare treatment outcomes between traditional in-office approaches and those utilizing remote monitoring, focusing on treatment effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and patient compliance. The investigators hypothesize that remote monitoring will maintain treatment quality while improving patient engagement and oral hygiene.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more efficient orthodontic treatments and improved patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of remote monitoring in orthodontics is emerging, this specific application with AI algorithms is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in clinical settings.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who request clear aligner treatment with the sole aim of correcting dental alignment. * Patients must be 12 years old or older. * Complete permanent dentition (excluding third molars). * Non-extraction treatment, * Upper or lower labial segment crowding. malocclusion to be treated with more than 20 Clear Aligners. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systematic diseases or syndromes * Patients with a history or current use of Bisphosphonates * Patients with current use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) * Active periodontal disease * Presence of dental prostheses, * The presence of dental anomalies (7) The treatment combined with fixed appliances or other auxiliary appliances.
Where it's running
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Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Orthodontic Specialists of Lake County (Antioch)
Antioch, Illinois, United States Suspended -
Orthodontic Specialists of Lake County (Grayslake)
Grayslake, Illinois, United States Suspended -
Orthodontic Specialists of Lake County (Gurnee)
Gurnee, Illinois, United States Suspended
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.