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Table 4 Subgroup analysis data summary

From: Root resorption during orthodontic treatment with self-ligating or conventional brackets: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Evaluated teeth

Long-term studies

Short-term studies

SMD

95% confidence interval

SMD

95% confidence interval

Maxillary CIa

−0.35

−0.66–−0.04

0.04

−0.87–0.95

Maxillary LIb

−0.15

−0.46–0.16

−0.03

−0.94–0.88

Mandibular CI

0.15

−0.16–0.46

0.31

−0.13–0.75

Mandibular LI

−0.10

−0.40–0.21

−0.69

−1.64–0.25

  1. aindicates central incisors
  2. bindicates lateral incisors
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BMC Oral Health

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