Efficacy of orthodontic mini implants for en masse retraction in the maxilla: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aim

Retraction of the upper incisors/canines requires maximum anchorage. The aim of the present study was to analyze the efficacy of mini implants in comparison to conventional devices in patients with need for en masse retraction of the front teeth in the upper jaw.

Material and methods

An electronic search of PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE and hand searching were performed. Relevant articles were assessed, and data were extracted for statistical analysis. A random effects model, weighted mean differences (WMD), and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were computed for horizontal and vertical anchorage loss at the first molars in the analyzed patient treatments.

Results

A total of seven RCTs employing direct anchorage through implants in the alveolar ridge w

SUBMITTER: Becker K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6200826 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature