Question · asked by 1 review
Fixed tooth-borne expansion (Hyrax) vs observation: 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 tooth-borne expansion (Hyrax)
- Comparison
- observation
- Outcome
- Canine expansion
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Fixed tooth-borne expansion (Hyrax) vs Observation (no treatment) Canine expansion (inter-canine distance) · Children and adults with a posterior crossbite, without a Class III skeletal relationship, cleft lip or palate (or… The review found no eligible studies for this question. Orthodontic treatment for posterior crossbites (2021) · Cochrane All outcomes | Not measured (SoF 3) | 0 studies | No studies found |
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 |
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How reviews are matched to this question
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