Efficacy of Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) in late adolescents and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) is a non-surgical treatment for transverse maxillary deficiency. However, there is limited evidence concerning its efficacy.

Objectives

This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy of MARPE in late adolescents and adults by assessing success rate and skeletal and dental transverse maxillary expansion, as well as treatment duration, dental and periodontal side effects and soft tissue effects.

Search methods

Seven electronic databases were searched (MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest and ClinicalTrials.gov) without limitations in November 2020.

Selection criteria

Randomized and non-randomized clinical trials and observational studies on patients from the age of

SUBMITTER: Kapetanovic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8186837 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature