Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL), Pain and Side Effects in Adults Undergoing Different Orthodontic Treatment Modalities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: The present study aimed to identify the differences between experiences, in terms of oral health-related quality of life, pain, side effects and/or other complications, of adults undergoing orthodontic treatment using removable aligners and fixed labial or lingual appliances. Methods: The review was registered with PROSPERO, and a comprehensive electronic search was undertaken without language or date restrictions. Randomised and non-randomised trials and prospective cohort and cross-sectional studies along with case series were included. The Cochrane Collaboration's Risk of Bias 2 Tool, Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and The Risk Of Bias In Non-Randomized Studies-of Interventions tools were used to assess quality. Data were grouped in terms of oral health-related quality

SUBMITTER: Johal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12732480 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature