Duration of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances in adolescents and adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis

ConclusionsWhile existing evidence does not indicate a difference in the overall duration of treatment with fixed appliances between adults and adolescents, the alignment of palatally displaced canines lasted significantly longer in adults. However, our confidence in these estimates is low due to the risk of bias in the included studies.Trial registrationPROSPERO: (CRD42019148169)
Source: Progress in Orthodontics - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research