University of Messina Researchers Update Understanding of Engineering (A Novel Quality Assessment Method for the Clinical Reproduction of Orthodontic Attachments Based on Differential Entropy).

Researchers from the University of Messina in Italy have developed a new technique for reproducing attachments during orthodontic treatment with clear aligners. The technique involves the use of a pre-drilled template and a high-viscosity composite. The researchers used digital scans to compare the clinical outcomes of the experimental technique with the standard technique, and found that the experimental technique offered good alignment in attachment placement. The researchers also developed a quality assessment method called CorAl, which allows for the drawing of quality maps that show areas with the highest deviation. [Extracted from the article]