Primary study · included by 1 review
Comparison between clear aligners and 2 × 4 mechanics in the mixed dentition: a randomized clinical trial.
da Silva 2023 · da Silva Vinicius Merino, Ayub Priscila Vaz, Massaro Camila, et al. · The Angle orthodontist · 2023
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| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Plaque index Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · All reported follow-up (up to 18 months) | MD -0.437 [-0.507, -0.367] | 12 studies · 687 participants | GRADE not reported |
Plaque index Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · All reported follow-up | MD -0.667 [-1.019, -0.315] | 5 studies | GRADE not reported |
Plaque index Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · All reported follow-up | SMD -0.959 [-1.148, -0.770] | NR | GRADE not reported |
Plaque index Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · All reported follow-up | MD -0.457 [-0.563, -0.350] | 6 studies | GRADE not reported |
1 including review in total.