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The Index of Complexity, Outcome, and Need (ICON) was used to evaluate the malocclusion complexity level. The number of aligners (upper, lower, and total) required to correct the malocclusion was compared based on sex, ICON level, molar and canine class, occlusal asymmetry, overbite, overjet, crowding, incisor inclination, and Bolton discrepancy. A Mann\u2013Whitney U test (for comparisons between two groups) or a Kruskal\u2013Wallis test (for comparisons between three or more groups) (p &lt; 0.05) was used to evaluate differences in the number of aligners across variable categories. Results: ICON, molar class, overbite, and overjet presented significant differences (p &lt; 0.05) in the number of aligners (upper, lower, and total) required to correct a malocclusion. Canine class and lower dental crowding showed significant differences in the lower and total number of aligners (p &lt; 0.05). Conclusions: The number of aligners increases when the malocclusion presents any of the following elements: the absence of molar or canine class I, an altered overjet or overbite, severe lower crowding, or a higher complexity level. 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