Open versus closed surgical exposure of palatally impacted maxillary canines: comparison of the different treatment outcomes —a systematic review

ConclusionAccording to existing articles we may conclude that there is no difference between the two techniques regarding the periodontal outcomes and aesthetic appearance. The surgical procedure is shorter in the open exposure group and the amount of postoperative pain during the first day is similar between the open and closed surgical exposure patients. However, these conclusions are based on two single trials with high level of evidence, while the rest of the studies present high risk of bias.
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research