Primary study · included by 2 reviews
Efficacy of clear aligners vs rapid palatal expanders on palatal volume and surface area in mixed dentition patients: A randomized controlled trial.
Bruni et al. 2024 · Bruni Alessandro, Ferrillo Martina, Gallo Vittorio, et al. · American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics · 2024
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| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Quantity of expansion: intermolar distance (6-6) Clear aligners (Invisalign First) vs Conventional maxillary expanders (RME/Hyrax, leaf, removable acrylic, slow expansion) · Change from baseline to end of treatment | MD -1.77 [-2.57, -0.97] | 7 studies · 333 participants | Moderate |
Total palatal volume Clear aligners (Invisalign First) vs Conventional maxillary expanders (RME/Hyrax, leaf, removable acrylic, slow expansion) · Change from baseline to end of treatment | MD -460.63 [-738.32, -182.94] | 2 studies · 85 participants | Moderate |
Total palatal area Clear aligners (Invisalign First) vs Conventional maxillary expanders (RME/Hyrax, leaf, removable acrylic, slow expansion) · Change from baseline to end of treatment | MD -48.15 [-104.07, 7.76] | 2 studies · 85 participants | Low |
Intercanine distance (C-C) Clear aligners (Invisalign First) vs Conventional maxillary expanders (RME/Hyrax, leaf, removable acrylic, slow expansion) · Change from baseline to end of treatment | MD -0.74 [-1.68, 0.20] | 7 studies · 333 participants | GRADE not reported |
Intercanine distance (C-C) Clear aligners (Invisalign First) vs Conventional maxillary expanders (RME/Hyrax, leaf, removable acrylic, slow expansion) · Change from baseline to end of treatment | MD -0.507 [-1.44, 0.426] | 7 studies · 333 participants | GRADE not reported |
The review does not say which of its outcomes this study informs.
2 including reviews in total.