Retrospective Evaluation of Invisalign® Mandibular Advancement in Growing Patients: Cephalometric, PAR and 3D Molar Displacement Outcomes
<b>Background</b>: Class II malocclusion is one of the most prevalent dentoskeletal disorders, usually caused by mandibular retrusion. The Invisalign<sup>®</sup> Mandibular Advancement System is an aesthetic, comfortable alternative to conventional braces for growing patients allowing mandibular projection and dental alignment. This retrospective study assessed the effectiveness of the Invisalign<sup>®</sup> Mandibular Advancement (MA) System in growing patients with mandibular retrognathia. <b>Methods</b>: At treatment onset, seventeen patients were divided into the following two groups according to the aligner system used and cervical vertebral maturation stage: the Invisalign<sup>®</sup> First group (CVM2), and the Invisalign<sup>®</sup> Teen group (CVM3, some transitioning to CVM4), all treated with the Comprehensive Package. Treatment efficacy was evaluated through cephalometric analysis, occlusal classification, and three-dimensional tooth movement assessment. Cephalometric evaluations were performed pre-(T0) and post-treatment (TF). In addition, a clinical follow-up during the retention period was conducted to assess post-treatment stability. <b>Results</b>: Significant dentoalveolar and skeletal changes were observed in both groups. The Teen group showed greater mesial movement of the lower molars (3.57 ± 1.26 mm) compared to the First group (1.34 ± 0.48 mm; <i>p</i> < 0.001). Conversely, the First group showed greater distal movement of the upper molars (2.24 ± 0.64 mm) compared to the Teen group (1.35 ± 0.69 mm; <i>p</i> = 0.002). The PAR index showed significant reductions in both groups (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and although the Teen group achieved greater improvements, the First group demonstrated a clinically relevant reduction (23.60 vs. 19.43 points), despite two severe cases that did not achieve full Class II correction. <b>Conclusions</b>: Both the Invisalign<sup>®</sup> First and Comprehensive Package for teens systems improved occlusion and skeletal patterns. These findings support the MA System as an effective option for correcting Class II malocclusion during growth.
Authors
- Teresa Pinho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0012-6626)
- Carmine Clemente (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6665-693X)
- Maria Gonçalves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7950-0053)
- Inês de Castro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1240-3031)
Institutions
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
- Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário (PT)
- Unidade em Ciências Biomoleculares Aplicadas
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dentistry Journal
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13110517
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário