Primary study · included by 1 review
Orthognathic surgery and aligners. A comparative assessment of periodontal health and quality of life in postsurgical orthodontic treatment with aligners versus traditional fixed appliances: a randomized controlled trial.
Leyva 2023 · de Leyva P, Eslava J-M, Hernández-Alfaro F, et al. · Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2023
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| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Probing depth Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · All reported follow-up | SMD -0.681 | 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 (up to 18 months) | MD -0.437 [-0.507, -0.367] | 12 studies · 687 participants | GRADE not reported |
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 |
Probing depth Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · All reported follow-up | MD -0.332 [-0.431, -0.234] | 8 studies · 445 participants | High |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Probing depth Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · All reported follow-up | MD -0.348 [-0.444, -0.253] | NR | GRADE not reported |
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