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What evidence exists for myofunctional therapy with prefabricated appliances? A systematic review with meta-analyses of randomised trials.

Spyridon N PapageorgiouDespina KoletsiTheodore Eliades
Published in: Journal of orthodontics (2019)
PMAs are more effective in reducing overjet, overbite, mandibular crowding and establishing Class I canine relationship than no treatment. However, compared to custom-made functional appliances, PMAs are less effective in producing dental, skeletal or soft-tissue changes, even though they are less costly.
Keyphrases
  • meta analyses
  • soft tissue
  • systematic review
  • clinical trial
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  • randomized controlled trial
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  • oral health
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