Primary study · included by 3 reviews
Comparison of pain perception, anxiety, and impacts on oral health-related quality of life between patients receiving clear aligners and fixed appliances during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment.
Gao 2021 · Gao Meiya, Yan Xinyu, Zhao Rui, et al. · European journal of orthodontics · 2021
Included by
| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Pain (VAS) Aligners and fixed labial appliances (combined) vs Within-group change, 7 days versus 24 hours after appliance fit · 24 hours to 7 days | SMD -7.45 [-11.28, -3.62] | 5 studies · 264 participants | GRADE not reported |
Pain (VAS) Fixed labial appliances vs Within-group change, 7 days versus 24 hours after appliance fit · 24 hours to 7 days | SMD -6.40 [-10.42, -2.38] | 5 studies · 176 participants | GRADE not reported |
The review does not say which of its outcomes this study informs.
| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Quality of life Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · 10 days | SMD -0.895 [-1.426, -0.364] | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
Quality of life Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · All follow-up durations (1 week to end of treatment) | SMD -0.850 [-0.973, -0.727] | 16 studies · 856 participants | Moderate |
Pain intensity Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · All follow-up time points (1 week to 6 months) | SMD -0.419 [-0.536, -0.302] | 18 studies · 892 participants | Moderate |
Quality of life Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · 3 months | SMD -0.590 [-1.194, 0.013] | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
Quality of life Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · 2 weeks | SMD -0.734 [-1.172, -0.397] | 2 studies | GRADE not reported |
Quality of life Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · End of treatment | SMD -0.970 [-1.412, -0.528] | 2 studies | GRADE not reported |
Quality of life Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · 20 days | SMD -0.895 [-1.426, -0.364] | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
Quality of life Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · 1 week | SMD -0.985 [-1.272, -0.699] | 3 studies | GRADE not reported |
Quality of life Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · 6 months | SMD -0.850 [-1.144, -0.557] | 4 studies | GRADE not reported |
Quality of life Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · 1 month | SMD -0.829 [-1.081, -0.577] | 4 studies | GRADE not reported |
Quality of life Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · 12 months | SMD -0.531 [-1.178, 0.116] | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
3 including reviews in total.