Over the past 15 years, we have treated more than 500 patients using interceptive treatments. Below, you can find the peer-reviewed research we have conducted, as well as the treatment results. Shapers represent the most advanced interceptive treatment, optimized to resolve orthodontic issues using AI and 3D printing.
The use of functional appliances in the treatment of hyperdivergent Class II malocclusions enables the normalization of muscle function and the control of dentoalveolar growth, preventing the worsening of the long-face structure and improving aesthetics.
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After seven months of therapy involving nighttime use, the dental malocclusion has completely resolved.
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Myofunctional Treatment of Anterior Crossbite in a Growing Patient. After 18 months of treatment involving nighttime use, the anterior crossbite malocclusion was completely resolved.
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Class II
Class II with reduced overjet. The teeth used to stick out from the lips, also known as 'Bunny Teeth' effect.
Treatment with Shapers gave the patient a smile in harmony with her lips and profile.
Age
Treatment
Use
9 y/o
after 4 months
Night time
Class III with full arch crossbite
Class III with full arch crossbite. The chin was growing faster than the upper jaw and the lower teeth were covering all the upper teeth.
Shapers guided the upper and lower jaw to grow proportionally again and transform the crossbite into a normal and healthy bite.
Age
Treatment
Use
6 y/o
after 4 months
Night time
Class II with deep bite & increased overjet
Class II with deep bite and increased overjet. The lower jaw was growing far too short, causing a concave profile, wrong dental alignment and high muscular tension.
Shapers guided the lower jaw to grow forward and catch up with the upper jaw, giving the patient a correct alignment and a straight profile.
Age
Treatment
Use
8 y/o
after 10 months
Night time
Class II
Class II with a deep bite.
The upper teeth were growing too far forward, covering the lower teeth significantly, and causing the upper teeth to stick out from the lips even when at rest.
Shapers allowed to reduce the horizontal distance between the upper and lower teeth and guided the upper teeth to grow vertically again.
Age
Treatment
Use
9 y/o
after 18 months
NIght time
with convex profile.
Anterior crossbite with convex profile. The bottom teeth were growing too forward causing a head to head clash of the front teeth, and leading to a convex profile.
Treatment with Shapers created enough space between the teeth both horizontally and vertically, also leading the profile towards a correct growth pattern. [Treatment ongoing].
Age
Treatment
Use
10 y/o
dafter 14 months
Night time
Class II
The upper teeth were inclined forward causing them to fully overlap the bottom teeth and forcing the patient to open their mouth to smile.
Shapers redirected the teeth towards a correct inclination and progressively allowed a natural smile and a correct alignment between the upper and lower teeth.
Age
Treatment
Use
8 y/o
dafter 8 months
Night time
Shapers, or Eruption Guidance Appliances (EGAs), are an example of interceptive orthodontic treatment used in various countries. Below, you can find studies highlighting their benefits.
Early treatment in a mixed dentition using the eruption guidance appliance is an effective method for reestablishing normal occlusion and eliminating the need for further orthodontic treatment.
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Following treatment during the early mixed dentition stage, a clinically significant correction of the molar relationship, overjet, overbite, incisor alignment, and mandibular growth was observed. Treatment results remained substantially stable into the early permanent dentition stage. However, an increase in overbite and lower-arch crowding was observed. None of the children treated during the early mixed dentition stage required a second phase of treatment.
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In the short term, the EGA appears effective in correcting increased overjet and overbite, Class II malocclusion, and lower anterior crowding during the early mixed dentition stage.
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Early correction of increased overjet, overbite, and Class II molar relationship using the EGA is maintainable and can remain effective into the permanent dentition, provided the EGA is worn regularly as a retainer.
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Early correction of increased overjet, overbite, and Class II molar relationship using the EGA is maintainable and can remain effective into the permanent dentition, provided the EGA is worn regularly as a retainer.
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