Orthodontic camouflage versus orthodontic-orthognathic surgical treatment in class II malocclusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This systematic review was performed to compare dental, skeletal, and aesthetic outcomes between orthodontic camouflage and surgical-orthodontic treatment, in patients with a skeletal class II malocclusion and a retrognathic mandible who have already finished their growth period. A literature search was conducted, and a modified Downs and Black checklist was used to assess methodological quality. The meta-analysis was conducted using the DerSimonian –Laird random-effects method to obtain summary estimates of the standardized mean differences and corresponding 95% confidence intervals.

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 28, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: R. Raposo, B. Peleteiro, M. Pa ço, T. Pinho Tags: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research