The effect of orthodontic treatment on smile attractiveness: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smile attractiveness is a primary factor for patients to seek orthodontic treatment, however, there is yet no systematic evaluation of this topic in the literature.

Objectives

To assess the current evidence on the effect of orthodontic treatment on smile attractiveness.

Search methods

Seven electronic databases (MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Virtual Health Library, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Embase) were searched on 14 September 2022.

Selection criteria

Studies evaluating smile attractiveness before and after orthodontic treatment or only after completion of orthodontic treatment.

Data collection and analysis

Extracted data included study design and setting, sample size and demographics, malocclusion type, treatment modality and m

SUBMITTER: Coppola G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9899877 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature