Primary study · included by 1 review
Oral hygiene and gingival status in orthodontic patients.
Dubey 1993 · Dubey R, Jalili V P, Garg S · Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (Pierre Fauchard Academy. India Section) · 1993
Included by
| 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 |
Gingival index Clear aligners (Invisalign and similar removable aligners) vs Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal, self-ligating, ceramic, lingual brackets) · All reported follow-up | MD -0.233 [-0.296, -0.170] | 7 studies · 412 participants | High |
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.