What effect does functional appliance treatment have on the temporomandibular joint? A systematic review with meta-analysis

ConclusionsCurrently existing evidence from controlled clinical studies on humans indicates that functional appliance treatment is associated with positional and skeletal alterations of the temporomandibular joint in the short term compared to untreated controls. However, the clinical relevance of these changes remains unclear, while the quality of existing evidence is low due to methodological issues of existing studies.Review registrationPROSPERO,CRD42018109271
Source: Progress in Orthodontics - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research