Objectives: The aim of the present split-mouth randomized clinical trial was to compare the effectiveness of two innovative corticotomy techniques, using reticulated static computer-guided surgery and dynamic computer-guided surgery, in terms of prevention of tissue overheating. Material and Methods: Four adult subjects requiring accelerated orthodontic treatment were enrolled. Each subject received both interventions in different quadrants. Preoperative surgical planning involved cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and optical scanning to superimpose DICOM and STL files. The static technique utilized a digitally designed reticulated surgical guide featuring multiple irrigation holes, while the dynamic technique employed a navigation system to provide real-time guidance. Preoperative, intraoperative and immediate postoperative tissue temperatures were recorded using an infrared smartphone camera. Statistical analyses, including Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney, and Welch tests, were performed to assess differences in thermographic measurements.
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Quantitative Surface Temperature Assessment via Smartphone-Based Infrared Thermography.
Timeframe: From the start to the end of the surgical treatment