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Long-term effects of functional appliances in treated versus untreated patients with Class II malocclusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To assess the cephalometric skeletal and soft-tissue of functional appliances in treated versus untreated Class II subjects in the long-term (primarily at the end of growth, secondarily at least 3 years after retention). SEARCH METHODS:Unrestricted electronic search of 24 databases and additional manual searches up to March 2018. SELECTION CRITERIA:Randomised and non-randomised controlled trials reporting on cephalometric skeletal and soft-tissue measurements of Class II patients (aged 16 years or under) treated with functional appliances, worn alone or in combination with multi-bracket therapy, compared to untreated Class II subjects. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS:Mean differences (MDs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were calculated with the random-effects model. Data were analysed at 2 primary time points (above 18 years of age, at the end of growth according to the Cervical Vertebral Maturation method) and a secondary time point (at least 3 years after retention). The risk of bias and quality of evidence were assessed according to the ROBINS tool and GRADE system, respectively. RESULTS:Eight non-randomised studies published in 12 papers were included. Functional appliances produced a significant improvement of the maxillo-mandibular relationship, at almost all time points (Wits appraisal at the end of growth, MD -3.52 mm, 95% CI -5.11 to -1.93, P < 0.0001). The greatest increase in mandibular length was recorded in patients aged 18 years and above (Co-Gn, MD 3.20 mm, 95% CI 1.32 to 5.08, P = 0.0009), although the improvement of the mandibular projection was negligible or not significant. The quality of evidence was 'very low' for most of the outcomes at both primary time points. CONCLUSIONS:Functional appliances may be effective in correcting skeletal Class II malocclusion in the long-term, however the quality of the evidence was very low and the clinical significance was limited. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION:CRD42018092139.

SUBMITTER: Cacciatore G

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6730901 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Long-term effects of functional appliances in treated versus untreated patients with Class II malocclusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Cacciatore Giorgio G Ugolini Alessandro A Sforza Chiarella C Gbinigie Oghenekome O Plüddemann Annette A

PloS one 20190906 9

<h4>Objective</h4>To assess the cephalometric skeletal and soft-tissue of functional appliances in treated versus untreated Class II subjects in the long-term (primarily at the end of growth, secondarily at least 3 years after retention).<h4>Search methods</h4>Unrestricted electronic search of 24 databases and additional manual searches up to March 2018.<h4>Selection criteria</h4>Randomised and non-randomised controlled trials reporting on cephalometric skeletal and soft-tissue measurements of C ...[more]

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Project description:Treatment effects of removable functional appliances in Class II malocclusion patients according to the pre-pubertal or pubertal growth phase has yet to be clarified.To assess and compare skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of removable functional appliances in Class II malocclusion treatment between pre-pubertal and pubertal patients.Literature survey using the Medline, SCOPUS, LILACS and SciELO databases, the Cochrane Library from inception to May 31, 2015. A manual search was also performed.Randomised (RCTs) or controlled clinical trials with a matched untreated control group. No restrictions were set regarding the type of removable appliance whenever used alone.For the meta-analysis, cephalometric parameters on the supplementary mandibular growth were the main outcomes, with other cephalometric parameters considered as secondary outcomes. Risk of bias in individual and across studies were evaluated along with sensitivity analysis for low quality studies. Mean differences and 95% confidence intervals for annualised changes were computed according to a random model. Differences between pre-pubertal and pubertal patients were assessed by subgroup analyses. GRADE assessment was performed for the main outcomes.Twelve articles (but only 3 RCTs) were included accounting for 8 pre-pubertal and 7 pubertal groups. Overall supplementary total mandibular length and mandibular ramus height were 0.95 mm (0.38, 1.51) and 0.00 mm (-0.52, 0.53) for pre-pubertal patients and 2.91 mm (2.04, 3.79) and 2.18 mm (1.51, 2.86) for pubertal patients, respectively. The subgroup difference was significant for both parameters (p<0.001). No maxillary growth restrain or increase in facial divergence was seen in either subgroup. The GRADE assessment was low for the pre-pubertal patients, and generally moderate for the pubertal patients.Taking into account the limited quality and heterogeneity of the included studies, functional treatment by removable appliances may be effective in treating Class II malocclusion with clinically relevant skeletal effects if performed during the pubertal growth phase.

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Long-term effects of functional appliances in treated versus untreated patients with Class II malocclusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Long-term effects of functional appliances in treated versus untreated patients with Class II malocclusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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