Distribution of initial caries lesions in relation to fixed orthodontic therapy. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Initial caries lesion (ICLs) adjacent to orthodontic brackets are the most common side effect of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. The reported prevalence is uncertain and varies considerably across studies, from 27% to 97%.

Objectives

This paper was designed to evaluate and synthesize the available evidence on the prevalence and incidence rates of ICLs in relation to orthodontic treatment. Selection criteria: The review (Prospero protocol CRD42023412952) included randomized and non-randomized clinical trials of interventions, cohort studies, and cross-sectional studies, published after 1990 on the prevalence or incidence of ICLs during or after orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. Search methods: Pubmed, Scopus, and Embase databases were search

SUBMITTER: Salerno C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10883713 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature