Effectiveness of lingual orthodontics versus conventional orthodontics. Systematic review [Eficacia de la ortodoncia lingual vs convencional. Revision sistemática]

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https://doi.org/10.62574/8q4bhr51

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orthodontics, orthodontic appliances, malocclusion

Abstract

Objective: Compare conventional orthodontics versus lingual orthodontics by analysing effectiveness, treatment time, patient comfort, aesthetics and cost-benefit ratio. Method: Literature review following PRISMA methodology. Sixteen articles from the SCIELO, PubMed, Elsevier, ResearchGate, Redalyc, Dialnet and Dental Update databases were analysed, selected from 70 articles initially identified. Results: Both techniques demonstrated similar efficacy in correcting malocclusions. Lingual orthodontics offers significant aesthetic advantages as it is located on the inner surface of the teeth, making it the preferred option for adult patients. However, it causes greater initial discomfort, difficulties in pronunciation and requires greater experience on the part of the orthodontist. Treatment time may be longer with lingual orthodontics due to technical complexity, although customised CAD/CAM systems have improved biomechanics. Conventional orthodontics remains more affordable, less clinically complex, offers better torque control and less friction. Advances in self-ligating brackets and low-friction systems have optimised both techniques.

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2025-09-29

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Calderón-Chugá BC, Torres-Cabrera SL, Verónica-Viviana BM. Effectiveness of lingual orthodontics versus conventional orthodontics. Systematic review [Eficacia de la ortodoncia lingual vs convencional. Revision sistemática]. SRS [Internet]. 2025 Sep. 29 [cited 2025 Oct. 20];4(especial3):53-67. Available from: https://revistasinstitutoperspectivasglobales.org/index.php/sanitas/article/view/801