What is the effect of preterm birth on permanent tooth crown dimensions? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The permanent tooth formation process may be disrupted in preterm infants with potential discrepancies in size and subsequent occlusal disturbances.

Objective

To systematically analyse and quantitively synthesize the available evidence regarding the impact of preterm birth on permanent tooth crown dimensions.

Search methods

Unrestricted searches in 6 databases and manual searching of the reference lists in relevant studies were performed up to March 2021 (Medline via PubMed, CENTRAL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global).

Selection criteria

Observational studies investigating permanent tooth crown dimensions in preterm and control full-term born individuals.

Data collection and a

SUBMITTER: Buhamer SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8570496 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature