Question · asked by 1 review
Fixed bonded acrylic splint expander vs no treatment: Canine expansion
- Population
- Children and adults with a posterior crossbite, without a Class III skeletal relationship, cleft lip or palate (or both), or other syndrome associated with craniofacial anomalies (included studies were children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 years)
- Intervention
- Fixed bonded acrylic splint expander
- Comparison
- no treatment
- Outcome
- Canine expansion
Fixed bonded acrylic splint expander showed no clear difference in canine expansion (maxillary intercanine width) compared with no treatment; GRADE not reported.
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Fixed bonded acrylic splint expander vs No treatment Canine expansion (maxillary intercanine width) · Children and adults with a posterior crossbite, without a Class III skeletal relationship, cleft lip or palate (or… Fixed bonded acrylic splint expander showed no clear difference in canine expansion (maxillary intercanine width) compared with no treatment; GRADE not reported. Orthodontic treatment for posterior crossbites (2021) · Cochrane All outcomes | MD 2.288 | 1 study | 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 posterior crossbites 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2021-04 | Not listed | Not assessed |
How reviews are matched to this question
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