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SynthesisJournal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie2020

Stepwise versus single-step mandibular advancement with functional appliance in treating class II patients : A meta-analysis.

Zhixing Chen, Qun Chen, Xuemin Fan, Yun Li, Shuixue Mo

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Synthesis in Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Zhixing ChenDepartment of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, 10 Shuangyong Road, 530021, Nanning, China.
Qun ChenDepartment of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, 10 Shuangyong Road, 530021, Nanning, China.
Xuemin FanDepartment of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, 10 Shuangyong Road, 530021, Nanning, China.
Yun LiDepartment of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, 10 Shuangyong Road, 530021, Nanning, China.
Shuixue MoDepartment of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, 10 Shuangyong Road, 530021, Nanning, China. msx0226@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDifference in the functional orthopedic effect between stepwise mandibular advancement (SWA) and single-step mandibular advancement (SSA) in Angle class II patients remains unclarified.

objectiveTo compare the treatment effects of SWA and SSA on skeletal and dentoalveolar changes in class II patients.

methodsRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) and nonrandomized studies that compared differences in skeletal and dentoalveolar effects on class II patients between SWA and SSA were identified in PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, and Web of Science. The grey literature was also searched. The primary outcomes were the mandibular length, L1-MP, and (ANB). Secondary outcomes included Pog sagittal, SNB, overjet, and mandibular plane angle.

resultsSeven studies, including three RCTs and four cohort studies, were retrieved. Meta-analyses revealed pooled mean differences (95% confidence interval) of 0.79 mm (0.45 to 1.12 mm) for Pog sagittal, 0.53° (0.19 to 0.87°) for SNB, -0.51° (-0.83 to -0.20°) for ANB, -0.17° (-0.72 to 0.39°) for the mandibular plane angle, -0.41 mm (-0.90 to 0.09 mm) for overjet, -1.87° (-3.23 to -0.52°) for L1-MP, and 1.03 mm (0.63 to 1.42 mm) for the mandibular length. Publication bias was not observed, except for Pog sagittal. The quality of evidence for each outcome was judged as low (mandibular length, SNB and overjet) and very low (Pog sagittal, ANB, L1-MP and mandibular plane angle).

conclusionsAlthough the magnitude of differences in clinical practice was limited, SWA might be more appropriate because it produces a greater skeletal change and less dental compensation than SSA. As the level of current evidence is low, more high-quality RCTs are needed.

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Malocclusion, Angle Class IIOrthodontic Appliances, FunctionalOverbiteCephalometryHumansMandibleMandibular AdvancementOrthodontics, CorrectiveTreatment OutcomeAngle class II malocclusionMandibleMandibular advancementOrthodontic appliancesRetrognathism

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