Clear aligner’s adverse effects: A systematic review protocol

Ronchi Lemos, Cintia and Ventura Fadel, Marianella Aguilar and Polmann, Helena and Meller Dias de Oliveira, Júlia and Pauletto, Patrícia and Miron Stefani, Cristine and Flores-Mir, Carlos and De Luca Canto, Graziela and Attia, Sameh (2024) Clear aligner’s adverse effects: A systematic review protocol. PLOS ONE, 19 (5). e0302049. ISSN 1932-6203

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Abstract

With the growing popularity of clear aligners, more patients have chosen to use them instead of traditional orthodontic braces to correct their malocclusions. Clear aligners offer distinct advantages over conventional fixed braces, such as limited aesthetic impact, the convenience of easily removing them for meals, improved accessibility for brushing and flossing, and a treatment approach that avoids the use of metal, minimizing potential irritation to the cheeks and gums. Manufacturers point out a disadvantage that can be administered in this type of treatment. Still, to our knowledge, a comprehensive review of the published literature assessing the adverse/negative effects of clear aligners has not yet been conducted. A systematic review, with or without meta-analysis, will be performed. The inclusion criteria will be studies involving individuals using clear aligners and reporting potential adverse/negative effects during or after treatment. No restrictions about time or language will be applied. The studies screening will be conducted in two stages. Two independent reviewers will initially evaluate the title and abstract under the eligibility criteria. Subsequently, the same two reviewers will examine the articles’ full text in-depth. The results will be synthesized in the form of a narrative description and incorporate a meta-analysis if justified. Furthermore, we will present details regarding the sample characteristics, intervention, study objectives, methodologies employed, and primary findings. This study aims to investigate the potential adverse effects and their frequency among orthodontic patients wearing clear aligners. Moreover, the outcomes of this review have the potential to illuminate specific inherent limitations of aligner therapy as a comprehensive orthodontic approach.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Open Research Librarians > Multidisciplinary
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Date Deposited: 17 May 2024 09:58
Last Modified: 17 May 2024 09:58
URI: http://stm.e4journal.com/id/eprint/2654

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