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Reporting characteristics of meta-analyses in orthodontics: methodological assessment and statistical recommendations
(2014)
Abstract:
Ideally meta-analyses (MAs) should consolidate the characteristics of orthodontic research in order to produce an evidence-based answer. However severe flaws are frequently observed in most of them. The aim of ...
Effect of intraoral aging on the setting status of resin composite and glass ionomer orthodontic adhesives
(2014-04)
Introduction:
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of intraoral aging on the setting status of a resin composite and a glass ionomer adhesive, relative to control specimens stored in water.
Methods:
Metallic ...
Assessing small study effects and publication bias in orthodontic meta-analyses: a meta-epidemiological study
(2014-05)
Objective:
The aim of this study was to examine the presence and extent of small study effects and publication bias in meta-analyses (MAs) based on orthodontic studies.
Materials and methods:
Following an extensive ...