Chronological age range estimation of cervical vertebral maturation using Baccetti method: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The timing of growth is a key factor for correct orthodontic treatment planning. Cervical vertebrae maturation (CVM) is no exception, although the reported chronological ages vary in the literature.

Objective

We aimed to estimate the average chronological age for each Baccetti's CVM staging.

Search methods

Search on MEDLINE-PubMed, Scopus, LILACS, Google Scholar, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) was conducted until July 2021. The review was performed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

Selection criteria

Observational or interventional studies reporting chronological age classified through Baccetti's CVM method were included.

Data collection and analysis

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SUBMITTER: Magalhaes MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9486881 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature