Topic in Oral Health
Orthodontics
Malocclusion, fixed and removable appliances, and tooth movement.
43 systematic reviews in Orthodontics ask 830 questions. 22.4% have no studies to answer them, 14.7% rest on very low certainty evidence and 4% reach moderate or high certainty.
Reviews
43
Questions
830
current versions
No studies
22.4%
Moderate or high
4%
No studies 186 · 22.4%Ungraded 410 · 49.4%Very low 122 · 14.7%Low 79 · 9.5%Moderate 30 · 3.6%High 3 · 0.4%
Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.
Thinnest evidence
All no studies and very low questions| Question | Effect | Evidence | Status / GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Superelastic NiTi arch wire vs Multistrand stainless steel arch wire Root resorption · People receiving orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances (upper and/or lower full arch) Initial arch wires used in orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances (2024) · Cochrane | Root resorption: not reported | 0 studies | No studies |
Facemask (RME) or modified facemask vs Other non-surgical orthodontic treatments (mini maxillary protractor, Pushing Splints, modified tandem, Reverse Forsus, reverse Twin Block, reverse chin cup, tongue appliance, Frankel III) Perceived need for surgery in adulthood · Children and adolescents (aged 16 years or younger) with prominent lower front teeth (Class III malocclusion) Orthodontic treatment for prominent lower front teeth (Class III malocclusion) in children (2024) · Cochrane | SoF3: Perceived need for surgery in adulthood - Not measured. | 0 studies | No studies |
Fixed orthodontic treatment with fixed (multibracket) appliances (exposure) vs None (single-group prevalence/incidence estimate) Incidence of new ICLs (mean number of new lesions per subject) · Patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment with fixed (multibracket) appliances, followed for development of new… · During fixed orthodontic treatment (development of new lesions), Overall (random-effects model) Distribution of initial caries lesions in relation to fixed orthodontic therapy. A systematic review and… (2024) | MEAN 2.29 [1.12, 3.46] | 5 studies · 208 participants | Very low |
Fixed orthodontic treatment with fixed (multibracket) appliances (exposure) vs None (single-group prevalence/incidence estimate) Prevalence of ICLs (mean number of lesions per subject) · Patients (permanent dentition) during or after fixed orthodontic treatment with fixed (multibracket) appliances · During or after fixed orthodontic treatment (cross-sectional/at debonding), Overall (random-effects model) Distribution of initial caries lesions in relation to fixed orthodontic therapy. A systematic review and… (2024) | MEAN 2.24 [1.79, 2.70] | 6 studies · 484 participants | Very low |
Fixed orthodontic treatment with fixed (multibracket) appliances (exposure) vs None (single-group prevalence/incidence estimate) Incidence of new ICLs (proportion of tooth surfaces developing new lesions) · Patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment with fixed (multibracket) appliances, followed for development of new… · During fixed orthodontic treatment (development of new lesions), Overall (random-effects model) Distribution of initial caries lesions in relation to fixed orthodontic therapy. A systematic review and… (2024) | Proportion 0.15 [0.08, 0.26] | 4 studies · 1890 participants | Very low |
Superelastic NiTi arch wire vs Conventional (stabilised) NiTi arch wire Root resorption · People receiving orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances (upper and/or lower full arch) Initial arch wires used in orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances (2024) · Cochrane | Root resorption: not reported | 0 studies | No studies |
Thermoelastic copper NiTi (CuNiTi) arch wire vs Conventional NiTi arch wire Pain · People receiving orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances (upper and/or lower full arch) Initial arch wires used in orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances (2024) · Cochrane | Pain: not reported | 0 studies | No studies |
Superelastic NiTi arch wire vs Conventional (stabilised) NiTi arch wire Time to alignment · People receiving orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances (upper and/or lower full arch) Initial arch wires used in orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances (2024) · Cochrane | Time to alignment: not reported | 0 studies | No studies |
Facemask (RME) or modified facemask vs Other non-surgical orthodontic treatments (mini maxillary protractor, Pushing Splints, modified tandem, Reverse Forsus, reverse Twin Block, reverse chin cup, tongue appliance, Frankel III) ANB · Children and adolescents (aged 16 years or younger) with prominent lower front teeth (Class III malocclusion) · End of treatment Orthodontic treatment for prominent lower front teeth (Class III malocclusion) in children (2024) · Cochrane | MD 0.11 [-0.54, 0.77] | 8 studies · 285 participants | Very low |
Facemask (RME) or modified facemask vs Surgically-anchored appliance (miniscrews or miniplates) Overjet · Children and adolescents (aged 16 years or younger) with prominent lower front teeth (Class III malocclusion) · End of treatment Orthodontic treatment for prominent lower front teeth (Class III malocclusion) in children (2024) · Cochrane | MD -0.40 [-1.30, 0.50] | 1 study · 43 participants | Very low |
Facemask with rapid maxillary expansion (RME) vs Facemask with alternating rapid maxillary expansion and constriction (Alt-RAMEC) Overjet · Children and adolescents (aged 16 years or younger) with prominent lower front teeth (Class III malocclusion) Orthodontic treatment for prominent lower front teeth (Class III malocclusion) in children (2024) · Cochrane | SoF5 (Facemask (Alt-RAMEC) vs facemask (RME)): Overjet - Not measured. | 0 studies | No studies |
NiTi arch wire of one cross-sectional size vs NiTi arch wire of a different cross-sectional size Root resorption · People receiving orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances (upper and/or lower full arch) Initial arch wires used in orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances (2024) · Cochrane | Root resorption: not reported | 0 studies | No studies |
Reviews 43
The influence of anorexia nervosa on oral health and related parameters potentially relevant to orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textaetiology19 included studies
9 questions
Fluoride mouthrinses for prevention of initial caries in orthodontic patients - a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textintervention9 included studies
4 questions
Orthodontic treatment for prominent lower front teeth (Class III malocclusion) in children
Cochranefull textintervention
78 questions
Initial arch wires used in orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances
Cochranefull textintervention
34 questions
Distribution of initial caries lesions in relation to fixed orthodontic therapy. A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textaetiology33 included studies
9 questions
Can Orthodontic Adhesive Systems Inhibit the Formation and Development of White Spot Lesions During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment? A Systematic Review.
Non-Cochranefull textintervention12 included studies
33 questions
Remineralization and anti-demineralization effect of orthodontic adhesives on enamel surrounding orthodontic brackets: a systematic review of in vitro studies.
Non-Cochranefull textintervention25 included studies
12 questions
Retention procedures for stabilising tooth position after treatment with orthodontic braces
Cochranefull textintervention
33 questions
Non‐surgical adjunctive interventions for accelerating tooth movement in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment
Cochranefull textintervention
33 questions
Malocclusions and quality of life among adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textaetiology14 included studies
2 questions
The efficacy of mouthwashes on oral microorganisms and gingivitis in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textintervention47 included studies
23 questions
Prevention of white spot lesions with fluoride varnish during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances: a systematic review.
Non-Cochranefull textintervention12 included studies
2 questions
White spot lesions, plaque accumulation and salivary caries-associated bacteria in clear aligners compared to fixed orthodontic treatment. A systematic review and meta- analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textintervention14 included studies
9 questions
Changes in the Color and Brightness of White Spots Associated with Orthodontic Treatment 6 Months after the Application of Infiltrative Resins: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textintervention4 included studies
9 questions
Orthodontic treatment for posterior crossbites
Cochranefull textintervention
55 questions
Orthodontic treatment for crowded teeth in children
Cochranefull textintervention
44 questions
Interventions for promoting the eruption of palatally displaced permanent canine teeth, without the need for surgical exposure, in children aged 9 to 14 years
Cochranefull textintervention
27 questions
Efficacy of resin infiltration to mask post-orthodontic or non-post-orthodontic white spot lesions or fluorosis - a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textintervention11 included studies
11 questions
Efficacy of sealants and bonding materials during fixed orthodontic treatment to prevent enamel demineralization: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textintervention24 included studies
19 questions
Impact of Aligners and Fixed Appliances on Oral Health during Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textintervention21 included studies
20 questions
Is Bleaching Effective in Managing Post-orthodontic White-spot Lesions? A Systematic Review.
Non-Cochranefull textintervention15 included studies
9 questions
Fluorides for preventing early tooth decay (demineralised lesions) during fixed brace treatment
Cochranefull textintervention
26 questions
Interventions for treating traumatised permanent front teeth: avulsed (knocked out) and replanted
Cochranefull textintervention
18 questions
Adhesives for fixed orthodontic brackets
Cochranefull textintervention
6 questions
Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth (Class II malocclusion) in children and adolescents
Cochranefull textintervention
49 questions