Evaluation of the Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) With Temporary Skeletal Anchorage Devices in Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Analysis of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) is essential to ensure that the skeletal and traditional anchoring methods are appropriately and effectively utilized in the context of patient acceptance and satisfaction. This review's objective was to assess the available data on the levels of discomfort, soft-tissue irritation, functional impairment, and other patient-reported outcomes related to the usage of mini-implants in the context of fixed orthodontic treatment for adult patients. A total of seven electronic bibliographic databases were searched between January 1995 and February 2022. Moreover, a manual search was done in the selected orthodontic journals. This systematic review (SR) covered cohort studies, retrospective studies, randomized clinical trials (RCTs), and control

SUBMITTER: Mousa MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10017226 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature