Improving orthodontic treatment with remote monitoring and AI
Optimizing Clear Aligners Efficiency With Remote Dental Monitoring and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms
NA · University of Illinois at Chicago · NCT05573308
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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Illinois at Chicago (other) |
| Locations | 4 sites (Antioch, Illinois and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05573308 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 12 and older seeking clear aligner treatment for dental alignment without the need for extractions.
Not a fit: Patients with systemic diseases, active periodontal disease, or those requiring fixed appliances will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more efficient orthodontic treatments and improved patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Antioch, Illinois and 3 other locations
- Orthodontic Specialists of Lake County (Antioch) — Antioch, Illinois, United States (RECRUITING)
- Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry University of Illinois Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (RECRUITING)
- Orthodontic Specialists of Lake County (Grayslake) — Grayslake, Illinois, United States (RECRUITING)
- Orthodontic Specialists of Lake County (Gurnee) — Gurnee, Illinois, United States (RECRUITING)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Malocclusion, Misaligned Teeth