Orthopedic Devices for Skeletal Class III Malocclusion Treatment in Growing Patients: A Comparative Effectiveness Systematic Review

Overview

Journal J Clin Med

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2024 Dec 17

PMID 39685600

Authors

Angelo Michele Inchingolo

Alessio Danilo Inchingolo

Irma Trilli

Laura Ferrante

Angela Di Noia

Elisabetta de Ruvo

Andrea Palermo

Francesco Inchingolo

Gianna Dipalma

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Abstract

Skeletal Class III malocclusion (Cl III) presents a significant orthodontic challenge, particularly in growing patients, requiring interceptive treatment to achieve effective functional and aesthetic correction. This review aims to compare various orthopedic devices and therapeutic protocols used in Cl III correction, identifying the most effective options in an interceptive context. We searched the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases for studies published between 1 January 2003, and 19 July 2023. Inclusion criteria included English language, human studies, open access, and studies addressing Cl III correction with interceptive orthopedic devices. Exclusions included in vitro, animal, off-topic studies, reviews, meta-analyses, and articles in languages other than English. After removing duplicates, 30 articles were selected from a total of 1193 results. The application of orthopedic devices in growing patients can lead to rapid improvement of Cl III malocclusion, although each device has specific effects on the surrounding skeletal structure.

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