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Short-term and long-term effectiveness of powered toothbrushes in promoting periodontal health during orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta- analysis
(2017)
Introduction:
Although powered toothbrushes have been reported to reduce gingivitis more than manual toothbrushes in the general population, the evidence regarding orthodontic patients has been inconclusive. Thus, we aimed ...
Relation between soft tissue and skeletal changes after mandibular setback surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2016-04-01)
Abstract:
Accurate prediction of hard and soft tissue changes is essential in orthognathic surgery. The aim of the present study was to systematically investigate the relation between soft and hard tissue relocation after ...
Tooth wear during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances: a systematic review
(2018)
Objectives:
Tooth wear, additional to the physiologic alterations of the dentition, may occur during orthodontic treatment. The objective of the present review was to investigate systematically the literature relevant to ...
Treatment outcomes of pre-surgical infant orthopedics in patients with non-syndromic cleft lip and/or palate: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
(2017)
Background:
Non-syndromic clefts lip and/or palate (CL/P) defects may have manifold significant and detrimental consequences for the affected individuals and their family environment. Although the use of pre-surgical ...
Effectiveness of extraction of primary canines for interceptive management of palatally displaced permanent canines: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2018)
Background:
Although extraction of primary canines in the mixed dentition has been suggested as a measure to prevent impaction of palatally displaced permanent canines (PDCs), the relevant evidence has been inconclusive ...
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 ...
Authorship characteristics of orthodontic randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses in non orthodontic journals with impact factor
(2018)
Background/Objective:
This study was conducted to explore authorship characteristics and publication trends of all orthodontic randomized controlled trials (RCTs), systematic reviews (SRs), and meta-analyses (MAs) published ...
Soft tissue changes after connective tissue grafts around immediately placed and restored dental implants in the esthetic zone: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2019)
Objective:
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the soft tissue outcomes of connective tissue graft (CTG) combined with immediate implant placement and restoration (IIPR) in the esthetic ...