Primary study · included by 2 reviews
Evaluation of maxillary dimensional changes in the mixed dentition: clear aligners vs acrylic expanders.
Pamukçu et al. 2024 · Pamukçu Hande, Özsoy Serhat, Aksoy Polat Can, et al. · The Angle orthodontist · 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 |
Arch depth Clear aligners (Invisalign First) vs Conventional maxillary expanders (RME/Hyrax, leaf, removable acrylic, slow expansion) · Change from baseline to end of treatment | MD -0.14 [-0.66, 0.38] | 2 studies · 68 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.