The Role of Interproximal Reduction (IPR) in Clear Aligner Therapy: A Critical Analysis of Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes.
| Autor: | Dahhas FY; Dentistry, Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, Makkah, SAU., Almutairi NS; Dentistry, Qassim University, Ar Rass, SAU., Almutairi RS; Dentistry, Qassim University, Ar Rass, SAU., Alshamrani HA; Dentistry, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, SAU., Alshyai HS; Dentistry, Qassim University, Ar Rass, SAU., Almazyad RK; Dentistry, Qassim University, Ar Rass, SAU., Alsanouni MS; Pediatric Dentistry, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAU., Gadi SA; Pediatric Dentistry, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAU. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Mar 21; Vol. 16 (3), pp. e56644. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 21 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.56644 |
| Abstrakt: | Interproximal reduction (IPR) has become a standard practice in orthodontic treatment, particularly in the clear aligner therapy. It became an integral part of the digital plan when using clear aligners. Given the irreversible nature of IPR, precise planning and performance is essential. This article aims to analyze and summarize the existing literature on IPR in the context of clear aligners. The goal is to help clinicians to gain essential knowledge for safely and effectively navigating IPR. The review critically examines different perspectives found in the literature, covering indications, methods, and outcomes. Topics exploring the impact of IPR on treatment outcomes include space gaining, addressing tooth size discrepancies, tooth shape adjustments, resolving malocclusion, and enhancing aesthetics. Emphasizing precision of the procedure by the clinician and awareness of contraindications, the article also discusses the impact of IPR on patients. This includes considerations like increased pulp temperature, susceptibility to cavities due to changes in enamel roughness, effects on soft tissues, and post-IPR tooth sensitivity. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2024, Dahhas et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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