Effectiveness of deciduous molar anchorage for rapid maxillary expansion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This meta-analysis confirms that deciduous molar anchorage in RME significantly increases dentoskeletal transverse dimensions. No significant differences emerged between appliance designs (Haas vs Hyrax). Despite consistent expansion effectiveness, variability in study design and ROB must be considered when interpreting these results.
Authors
- Alberto Caprioglio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8264-7320)
- Elisa Boccalari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5078-7284)
- Marco Serafin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4680-0989)
- Massimiliano Vella
Institutions
- University of Milan (IT)
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Angle Orthodontist
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2319/033125-257.1
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00