Sandra Khong Tai

Dr. Sandra Khong Tai

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Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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10 October 2023 in American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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HHHamid Reza Hosseini
Hamid Reza Hosseini
PNPeter Ngan
Peter Ngan
Sandra Khong TaiSandra Khong Tai
Sandra Khong Tai
LALee J. Andrews
Lee J. Andrews
JXJun Xiang
Jun Xiang

28 September 2022 in American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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ACAmalia Cong
Amalia Cong
ARAntonio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas
Antonio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas
Sandra Khong TaiSandra Khong Tai
Sandra Khong Tai
CLCharlene Tai Loh
Charlene Tai Loh
MBMary Barkley
Mary Barkley
LCLucia Cevidanes
Lucia Cevidanes

8 July 2024 in American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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SFSara Finkleman
Sara Finkleman
BCBobby Cohanim
Bobby Cohanim
Sandra Khong TaiSandra Khong Tai
Sandra Khong Tai
RKRoozbeh Khosravi
Roozbeh Khosravi
GHGreg Huang
Greg Huang

13 September 2023 in American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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KCKyle Cuenin
Kyle Cuenin
JCJames Chen
James Chen
Sandra Khong TaiSandra Khong Tai
Sandra Khong Tai
DLDavid Lee
David Lee
GGGeraldine Gerges
Geraldine Gerges
HOHeesoo Oh
Heesoo Oh

25 January 2023 in AJO-DO Clinical Companion
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MGMarcela Lima Gurgel
Marcela Lima Gurgel
ARAntonio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas
Antonio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas
JBJonas Bianchi
Jonas Bianchi
JMJames A. McNamara
James A. McNamara
Sandra Khong TaiSandra Khong Tai
Sandra Khong Tai
LCLucia Cevidanes
Lucia Cevidanes

24 June 2025 in Healthcare
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Silvia CarusoSilvia Caruso
Silvia Caruso
Alessandro NotaAlessandro Nota
Alessandro Nota
CTChiara Tonelli
Chiara Tonelli
Sandra Khong TaiSandra Khong Tai
Sandra Khong Tai
GBGianluca Baldini
Gianluca Baldini
Antonella MatteiAntonella Mattei
Antonella Mattei
Background/Objectives: Previous studies on clear aligner therapy (CAT) in mixed dentition primarily focused on the predictability of maxillary arch expansion. However, limited evidence is available regarding mandibular arch changes, particularly in relation to inter-arch coordination. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and predictability of dental expansion in both the upper and lower arches using Invisalign First® aligners. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted with 15 participants. Dental expansions were assessed before and after treatment using iTero intraoral scans processed with 3D analysis software. Measurements were compared to the predicted movements planned in ClinCheck®. Data normality was verified (Shapiro–Wilk test), descriptive statistics were calculated, and paired t-tests were performed to compare clinical and predicted expansions, with significance set at 0.05. Results: Clear aligners achieved effective dento-alveolar expansion in both arches. Predictability was higher at the cusp level than at the gingival level, indicating a tendency toward tipping movements rather than bodily expansion. The study also highlighted mandibular expansion outcomes and gingival-level discrepancies, providing new insights compared to the previous literature. Minor differences between predicted and achieved movements were observed, partly attributable to natural growth and deciduous tooth exfoliation. Conclusions: Clear aligners are effective in achieving maxillary and mandibular arch expansion in mixed dentition, with good predictability at the coronal level. Overengineering buccal root torque may help promote bodily expansion and reduce cuspal–gingival discrepancies. Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to optimize treatment planning and predictability.