Does playing a wind instrument influence tooth position and facial morphology? : Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To systematically search the scientific literature concerning the influence of playing a wind instrument on tooth position and/or facial morphology.

Methods

The PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane databases were searched up to September 2019. Orthodontic journals were hand searched and grey literature was sought via Google Scholar. Observational studies and (randomized) controlled clinical trials that assessed tooth position and/or facial morphology by profile cephalograms, dental casts or clinical examination were included. The potential risk of bias was assessed. Data from wind instrument players and controls were extracted. Descriptive analysis and meta-analysis were performed.

Results

In total, 10 eligible studies with a cross-sectional (n = 7) or longitudinal des

SUBMITTER: van der Weijden FN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7316676 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature