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Our Research

We've treated more than 500 patients with interceptive treatments in our clinic over the last 15 years. Below you can find peer-reviewed research we've conducted as well as the results of the treatment. Shapers are the most advanced interceptive treatment optimised to solve orthodontics problems with AI and 3D printing.

The management of hyperdivergent Class II growth with Eruption Guidance Appliance

The use of EGA in hyperdivergent class II treatment allows a normalization of muscular function and a dentoalveolar growth control, preventing the worsening of a long-face structure and improving aesthetics.

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Myofunctional Treatment of Anterior Crossbite in a Growing Patient

After 18 months of treatment, with night-time use, the anterior crossbite malocclusion was completely resolved.

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Early Treatment of Anterior Crossbite with Eruption Guidance Appliance

After 7 months of therapy with night-time use, the dental malocclusion was completely resolved

Before After of an anteriori cross bite treatment with Shapers

RESULTS

Global Research on Interceptive Treatments

Shapers or Eruption Guidance Appliance is a type of interceptive orthodontics treatment that has been adopted in multiple countries. Below you can find studies highlighting the benefits of it.

Orthodontic intervention in the early mixed dentition: a prospective, controlled study on the effects of the eruption guidance appliance

Treatment in the early mixed dentition with the eruption guidance appliance is an effective method to restore normal occlusion and eliminate the need for further orthodontic treatment.

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Eruption guidance appliance: a review

All the analysed works showed great results in the treatment of anterior crowding, increase of the overbite and overjet, both in small deviations of the median line and in minor TMJ problems.

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Class II treatment in early mixed dentition with the eruption guidance appliance: effects and long-term stability

A clinically significant correction of the molar relationship, overjet, overbite, incisor alignment, and growth enhancement of the mandible were observed after treatment in early mixed dentition. The treatment results remained largely stable in the early permanent dentition. However, an increase was observed in overbite and lower crowding. None of the children treated in early mixed dentition needed a second treatment phase.

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Stability of orthodontic treatment outcomes after 1-year treatment with the eruption guidance appliance in the early mixed dentition: A follow-up study

Early correction of increased overjet, overbite, and class II molar relation with the EGA is maintainable and can also be effective in the permanent dentition, provided the EGA is worn regularly as a retainer.

Child with a health bite
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