AMCOP® ELASTODONTIC DEVICES IN ORTHODONTICS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current literature on AMCOP® elastodontic devices, focusing on their applications, advantages, and limitations in contemporary orthodontic practice. A literature review was conducted using databases such as PubMed and Scopus, covering studies published from 2010 to 2023. Search terms included "elastodontics," "AMCOP® devices," and "orthodontic elastomers". Inclusion criteria were studies focusing on the clinical application of AMCOP® devices, articles discussing the biomechanical principles of elastodontics, and reviews and clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of elastodontic treatment. The review identified five relevant studies. These studies focused on therapies with AMCOP® devices for treating various malocclusions, including Class II and III discrepancies, open bites, and crossbites. Notable findings included overjet, overbite, crowding, and palatal symmetry improvements. Additionally, AMCOP® devices contributed to correcting hyperdivergent Class II malocclusion and enhanced upper airway space. AMCOP® elastodontic devices represent a significant advancement in orthodontics, offering a less invasive, patient-friendly alternative to traditional devices. Their use of elastic materials provides continuous, gentle forces that align with physiological tooth movement, enhancing patient comfort and compliance. However, further research, including long-term clinical trials, is essential to establish their efficacy and explore new clinical applications fully. Author keywords AMCOP® bio-activators; early treatment; elastodontic appliances; functional therapy; interceptive treatment; orthodontic appliances; orthodontic elastomers; orthodontic materials; thermo-activable materials SciVal Topics Learn about these Topics References (52) View in search results format All Export Print E-mail Save to PDF Create bibliography 1 Inchingolo, A.D., Patano, A., Coloccia, G., Ceci, S., Inchingolo, A.M., Marinelli, G., Malcangi, G., (...), Inchingolo, F. The Efficacy of a New AMCOP® Elastodontic Protocol for Orthodontic Interceptive Treatment: A Case Series and Literature Overview (2022) International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (2), art. no. 988. Cited 40 times. https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/2/988/pdf doi: 10.3390/ijerph19020988 Find It!(opens in a new window)View at Publisher 2 Yassir, Y.A., McIntyre, G.T., Bearn, D.R. Orthodontic treatment and root resorption: An overview of systematic reviews (2021) European Journal of Orthodontics, 43 (4), pp. 442-456. Cited 62 times. http://ejo.oxfordjournals.org/ doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjaa058 Find It!(opens in a new window)View at Publisher 3 Alsawaf, D.H., Almaasarani, S.G., Hajeer, M.Y., Rajeh, N. The effectiveness of the early orthodontic correction of functional unilateral posterior crossbite in the mixed dentition period: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022) Progress in Orthodontics, 23 (1), art. no. 5. Cited 18 times. https://link.springer.com/journal/40510 doi: 10.1186/s40510-022-00398-4 Find It!(opens in a new window)View at Publisher 4 Di Paolo, C., Qorri, E., Falisi, G., Gatto, R., Tari, S.R., Scarano, A., Rastelli, S., (...), Di Giacomo, P. RA.DI.CA. Splint Therapy in the Management of Temporomandibular Joint Displacement without Reduction (Open Access) (2023) Journal of Personalized Medicine, 13 (7), art. no. 1095. Cited 2 times. http://www.mdpi.com/journal/jpm doi: 10.3390/jpm13071095 Find It!(opens in a new window)View at Publisher 5 Piattelli, A., Scarano, A., Corigliano, M., Piattelli, M. Effects of alkaline phosphatase on bone healing around plasma-sprayed titanium implants: A pilot study in rabbits (1996) Biomaterials, 17 (14), pp. 1443-1449. Cited 53 times. http://www.journals.elsevier.com/biomaterials/