Skeletal and dental maxillary morphological characteristics in patients with impacted canines: systematic review and meta-analysis

CONCLUSIONS: Studies demonstrated the reduction of both dentoalveolar and skeletal maxillary parameters of the patients with PIC. The meta-analysis indicated that PIC correlates to both vertical and transverse skeletal dimensions of the maxilla. However, the results remain controversial. The findings should be interpreted with caution due to different study designs and unbalanced groups in the included studies; therefore, further research is needed for more reliable conclusions.REGISTRATION: This systematic review and meta-analysis were registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO CRD42022362124).PMID:37552898 | DOI:10.1093/ejo/cjad050
Source: European Journal of Orthodontics - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research