Macroesthetics in orthodontics - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Abstract

Recent years have witnessed an increase in the popularity of macroesthetics (MES) in orthodontics, which focuses on gently and accurately increasing a patient's smile's esthetics. This systematic study's goal was to evaluate how well we currently understand how orthodontic MES affects a person's impression of their overall attractiveness. The terms "orthodontic aesthetics," "orthodontic macroesthetics," "aesthetic orthodontics," and "orthodontic smile design" were thoroughly searched across different online databases. There were a total of four papers that were relevant included in the review. The importance of MES in orthodontics and the need for orthodontists to use a complete and specialized approach to treatment were emphasized in all the articles that were being evaluated. An odds ratio (OR) of 0.69 [0.60, 0.79] and a risk ratio (RR) of 0.77 [0.70, 0.85] further highlight the statistical significance of the different parameters that were assessed in terms of the impact of MES on esthetic perception. All the articles included in the investigation provide a comprehensive account of the state of the science regarding MES in orthodontics. The results add to our understanding of MES perception in orthodontics, but because of the limitations of the included research, they should be evaluated with caution. This review protocol was registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO; registration number: CRD42023397221).