Accuracy of a smartphone-based orthodontic treatment–monitoring application: A pilot study

• Published in: The Angle orthodontist Vol. 89; no. 5; pp. 727 - 733
• Main Authors: Moylan, Heather B., Carrico, Caroline K., Lindauer, Steven J., Tüfekçi, Eser
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists 01.09.2019
• Subjects: Dental Models; Humans; Imaging, Three-Dimensional; Maxilla; Original; Palatal Expansion Technique; Pilot Projects; Reproducibility of Results; Smartphone; Smartphone application; Teledentistry; Digital technology; Remote monitoring

To investigate the reliability and accuracy of a monitoring system in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with a rapid maxillary expander. Specifically, the amount of tooth movement calculated by the software was compared with the actual measurements taken on plaster models obtained during an...