Clear aligners have greater impact on speech than fixed appliances
Clear aligners have greater impact on speech than fixed appliances suggests a new study published in the Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research
A study was conducted to compare the immediate three-dimensional (3D) perioral soft-tissue changes and impact on speech induced by clear aligners and fixed appliances.
In this repeated-measure experimental study, stereophotogrammetric 3D photographs of 40 participants were recorded before and immediately after the introduction of clear aligners and fixed appliances. The 3D surface meshes were registered to quantify changes in the direction and magnitude of nine soft tissue landmarks located on the upper and lower lips. Self-reported speech disturbance was evaluated using a questionnaire. Data were analysed using repeated-measures analysis of variance.
Results
• In the vertical plane, the clear aligners induced inferior displacement (range 0.4-1.5 mm) for all nine landmarks (P < .01), whereas fixed appliances induced inferior displacement only of A-point (0.4 ± 0.9 mm), right crista philtri (0.5 ± 1.1 mm) and left crista philtri (0.7 ± 1.1 mm).
• The clear aligners induced greater vertical changes than fixed appliances for all landmarks (P < .05). In the sagittal plane, both clear aligners and fixed appliances slightly advanced all perioral landmarks, except subnasale.
• Fixed appliances caused greater changes than clear aligners for right cheilion (+0.8 mm), left cheilion (+0.8 mm) and labrale inferius (+0.9 mm) (P < .01).
• Both orthodontic appliances had a significant self-perceived effect on speech, with clear aligners affecting speech to a greater degree.
Clear aligners and fixed appliances produced immediate effects on perioral soft tissues, which are most evident in the vertical plane for clear aligners, and in the sagittal plane for fixed appliances. Speech was affected by both appliances.
Reference:
Wang, D, Firth, F, Bennani, F, Farella, M, Mei, L. Immediate effect of clear aligners and fixed appliances on perioral soft tissues and speech. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2022; 00: 1- 8. doi:10.1111/ocr.12625
Keywords:
Wang, D, Firth, F, Bennani, F, Farella, M, Mei, L, Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research, soft tissues, speech, clear aligners, fixed appliances, perioral
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.