Effects of tooth extraction on smile esthetics and the buccal corridor: A meta-analysis

Background/purpose: Smile esthetics is a critical factor for evaluating orthodontic treatment outcomes. The effects of tooth extraction on smile esthetics and buccal corridor remain controversial and have not been adequately investigated. Therefore, in this systematic review and meta-analysis, we ev...

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Published in:Journal of Dental Sciences
Main Authors: Hsin-Chung Cheng, Yi-Chun Wang, Ka-Wai Tam, Ming-Fang Yen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790216300253