Internet searches for Invisalign® orthodontic aligner: an infodemiological study using google trends tool

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12662/2317-3076jhbs.v10i1.4330.p1-4.2022

Keywords:

Invisalign, Orthodontics, Epidemiology, Internet

Abstract

Aim: to evaluate the internet searches for Invisalign® in Brazil and worldwide between 2018 and 2021, using the Google Trends tool. Methods: An infodemiological study was carried out. The relative search volume (RSV) for the term “invisalign” in Google platform was retrieved for each year of study, both in Brazil and worldwide, using a standard procedure. Results and Conclusion: Both in Brazil and worldwide, there was a statistically significant increase in RSV between 2018 and 2021 (all p <0.05), indicating progressively more interest in Invisalign® clear aligner on the internet.

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Published

2022-04-20

How to Cite

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Dos Santos EGJ, Pereira NEB, Ribeiro R de ST, Lima RB, Taga MLL. Internet searches for Invisalign® orthodontic aligner: an infodemiological study using google trends tool. J Health Biol Sci. [Internet]. 2022 Apr. 20 [cited 2024 Jul. 22];10(1):1-4. Available from: https://periodicos.unichristus.edu.br/jhbs/article/view/4330