Niall McGuinness1. 1. Department of Orthodontics, Edinburgh Dental Institute, Edinburgh, UK nialljpmcguinness@gmail.com.
Abstract
A meta-analysis of the literature on fixed functional appliances found nine unique data sets (n= 418 patients, mean age = 13.2 years) that fulfilled the criteria. Small but statistically significant changes in SNA, SNB, and ANB occurred, with larger changes in the incisor angulations. The results are compared with a previous meta-analysis on the effects of removable functional appliances by the same team and discussed in regard to their implications for clinical practice.
A meta-analysis of the literature on fixed functional appliances found nine unique data sets (n= 418 patients, mean age = 13.2 years) that fulfilled the criteria. Small but statistically significant changes in SNA, SNB, and ANB occurred, with larger changes in the incisor angulations. The results are compared with a previous meta-analysis on the effects of removable functional appliances by the same team and discussed in regard to their implications for clinical practice.
Authors: B Q Souki; P L C Vilefort; D D Oliveira; I Andrade; A C Ruellas; M S Yatabe; T Nguyen; L Franchi; J A McNamara; L H S Cevidanes Journal: Orthod Craniofac Res Date: 2017-05 Impact factor: 1.826