Vertical effects of cervical headgear in growing patients with Class II malocclusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical headgear (cHG) has been shown to be effective in Class II correction both with dental and orthopaedic effects but has traditionally been associated with vertical adverse effects in terms of posterior mandibular rotation.

Objective

To assess the treatment effects of cHG treatment in the vertical dimension.

Search methods

Unrestricted literature search of five databases up to May 2023.

Selection criteria

Randomized/non-randomized clinical studies comparing cHG to untreated controls, high-pull headgear (hp-HG), cHG adjuncts, or other Class II treatment alternatives (functional appliances or distalisers).

Data collection and analysis

After duplicate study selection, data extraction, and risk-of-bias assessment according to Cochrane, rando

SUBMITTER: Hussain U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10783157 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature