Predictability of rotational tooth movement with orthodontic aligners comparing software-based and achieved data: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate all available evidence on the prediction of rotational tooth movements with aligners.

Data sources

Seven databases of published and unpublished literature were searched up to 4 August 2020 for eligible studies.

Data selection

Studies were deemed eligible if they included evaluation of rotational tooth movement with any type of aligner, through the comparison of software-based and actually achieved data after patient treatment.

Data extraction and data synthesis

Data extraction was done independently and in duplicate and risk of bias assessment was performed with the use of the QUADAS-2 tool. Random effects meta-analyses with effect sizes and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were performed and the quality of the evidence was assessed th

SUBMITTER: Koletsi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8385585 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature