SynthesisDental press journal of orthodontics2023
Is teledentistry effective to monitor the evolution of orthodontic treatment? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Teledentistry for Improving Access To, and Quality of Oral Health Care: Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
- Teledentistry Applied to Health and Education Outcomes: Evidence Gap Map.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
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- Awareness and attitudes toward digital technologies in orthodontics among dental students in Turkey: a cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Digital Orthodontic Treatment Monitoring and Remote Aligner Therapy: A Paradigm Change in Contemporary Orthodontics.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Article
- Complaint trends of dental malpractice in Tehran, Iran: a retrospective study (2016-2022).The Saudi dental journal · 2025Article
- Is Teledentistry as Effective as Clinical Dental Diagnosis in Pediatric Patients?International journal of paediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Clinical Photography in Orthodontic Practice: Insights from a Nationwide Survey in Spain.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionWith the advent of COVID-19, teledentistry and remote monitoring have become an imminent reality that allows orthodontists to monitor orthodontic treatment through virtual checkups, which complement in-office appointments.
objectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of using teledentistry in monitoring the evolution of orthodontic treatment. MATERIAL AND
methodsSearches were performed in on-line databases. PECO strategy focused on comparing orthodontic patients exposed and not exposed to teledentistry. Searches and data extraction followed PRISMA guidelines. The assessment of the risk of bias and the certainty of the evidence was performed using the ROBINS-I and GRADE tools, respectively. A meta-analysis was also performed.
resultsOut of 1,178 records found, 4 met the criteria and were included in the qualitative analysis. The risk of bias for follow-up assesment in aligner treatment was low to moderate; while for interceptive treatment, it was high. Studies are favorable to the use of teledentistry. The meta-analysis was performed with aligners studies only, due to heterogeneity. The certainty of the evidence was considered very low.
conclusionWith very low certainty of evidence, teledentistry using Dental Monitoring® software is effective as an aid in monitoring the evolution of interceptive orthodontic treatment (high risk of bias) and, especially, treatment performed with aligners (low to moderate risk of bias). The meta-analysis evidenced a reduction in the number of face-to-face appointments (mean difference = -2.75[-3.95, -1.55]; I2=41%; p<0.00001) and the time for starting refinement (mean difference = -1.21[-2.35, -0.08]; I2=49%; p=0.04). Additional randomized studies evaluating corrective orthodontic treatment with brackets and wires are welcome.
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