Lingual orthodontics as a paradigm of contemporary invisible treatments. A systematic review

Abstract

Introduction: The concept of aesthetic appliances in orthodontics has undergone constant renewal; invisible treatments are increasingly attractive to patients. This trend has been overshadowed by the difficulty of using the technique and the laborious learning curve. The following review aims to provide the reader with all the current information on lingual orthodontics by compiling literature from its success to decline and resurgence, as well as its impact towards the future with the aim that the references presented here allow the lingual system to be the orthodontist distinctives mark in modern orthodontics. Methodology: The systematic review in charge of collecting information on Lingual Orthodontics was conducted through an extensive electronic search in various digital databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, ProQuest, Cochrane, Epistemonikos, Springer, Ovid, Google Academic, Scopus, Taylor, and Francisco. The search for information was conducted from 1982 to 2022 in Spanish, English, French and Portuguese. Results: For this review, a database registry was established with a total of N= 3,684 studies. A first screening was conducted, leaving 2,549 articles; After this selection, the duplicate bibliography was eliminated, leaving 2,062 articles. After checking all records, 2,036 studies that did not meet the selection criteria were excluded, resulting in 26 articles suitable for this systematic review. Conclusion: The available literature revealed that technical difficulties such as appliance management, biomechanical limitations, and lack of training on the part of professionals have influenced the low use of this technique.