Long-term effectiveness of non-surgical open-bite treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The etiology of open bite is complex, involving various genetic or environmental factors. Several treatment alternatives have been suggested for the correction of open bite, yet their long-term effectiveness remains controversial.

Objective

To assess the long-term effectiveness of open-bite treatment in treated with non-surgical approaches versus untreated patients, through lateral cephalometric radiographs.

Search methods

Unrestricted search of 16 electronic databases and manual searches up to November 2022.

Selection criteria

Randomized or non-randomized controlled trials reporting on the long-term effects of open-bite treatment through angular lateral cephalometric variables.

Data collection and analysis

Only angular variables on lateral ce

SUBMITTER: Theodoridou MZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10232685 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature