Open AccessFailure Rate of Orthodontic Mini-screw after Insertion using 3D Printed Guide versus Conventional Free Hand Placement Technique: Split Mouth Randomized Clinical Trial
Author(s) -
Hadir Aboshady,
Amr M. Abouelezz,
Mai Hamdy Aboul Fotouh,
Sherif A. Elkordy
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
open access macedonian journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.288
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 1857-9655
DOI - 10.3889/oamjms.2022.7616
Subject(s) - medicine , premolar , cone beam computed tomography , orthodontics , dentistry , molar , dental arch , overjet , 3d printed , computed tomography , surgery , biomedical engineering
AIM: The aim of the study is to assess the failure rate after mini-screw insertion using digital three-dimensional printed guide versus free hand placement technique through a well-designed split-mouth randomized clinical trial.METHODS: Forty-two patients with mean age (22.56 ± 3.47 years) indicated for upper first premolars’ extraction (Bimaxillary protrusion and Class II division 1) were included in the study. Their maxillary quadrants were randomized to receive mini-screws as means of anchorage. Pre-operative maxillary cone-beam computed tomography scan with ultra-low-dose protocol was imaged and the maxillary arch was scanned using intra-oral scanner to obtain stereo-lithographic format file for the maxillary arch. Using in vivo and Rapidform Geomagic Studio® _Softwares the mini-screws were planned to be inserted in the buccal inter-radicular space between the upper second premolar and first molar in both right and left sides. For the intervention sides; digital three-dimensional guides were designed and printed for mini-screw insertion. Failure of the mini-screws was assessed till 3 months of loading.RESULTS: There was no statistical significant difference in failure rate of mini-screws in both intervention (7.14%) and control sides (16.6%), with weak and moderate correlation between the root proximity and the mini-screws failure in intervention and control groups respectively.CONCLUSIONS: Using a digital three-dimensional printed guide for mini-screw insertion had no effect on the failure rate of the inserted mini-screws.REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03653078.