Question · asked by 1 review
Harvold Activator vs Frankel function regulator: Occlusion (net change in overjet, short term)
- Population
- Adolescents (age 12 to 16 years) receiving orthodontic treatment to correct prominent upper front teeth (Class II malocclusion)
- Intervention
- Harvold Activator
- Comparison
- Frankel function regulator
- Outcome
- Occlusion (net change in overjet, short term)
Harvold Activator led to lower overjet change compared with frankel function regulator; GRADE not reported.
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Harvold Activator vs Frankel function regulator Overjet change · Adolescents (age 12 to 16 years) receiving orthodontic treatment to correct prominent upper front teeth (Class II… · End of orthodontic treatment Harvold Activator led to lower overjet change compared with frankel function regulator; GRADE not reported. Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth (Class II malocclusion) in children and adolescents (2018) · Cochrane All outcomes | MD -2.93 [-5.37, -0.49] | 1 study · 25 participants | GRADE not reported |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth (Class II malocclusion) in children and adolescents 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2017-09 | Not listed | Not assessed |
How reviews are matched to this question
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