Long-term effectiveness of non-surgical open-bite treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Maria-Zoi Theodoridou,
Athanasia-Eirini Zarkadi,
Vasileios F. Zymperdikas
et al.
Abstract:Background
The etiology of open bite is complex, involving various genetic or environmental factors. Several treatment alternatives have been suggested for the correction of open bite, yet their long-term effectiveness remains controversial.
Objective
To assess the long-term effectiveness of open-bite treatment in treated with non-surgical approaches versus untreated patients, through lateral cephalometric radiographs.
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