Combined Orthodontic-Surgical Treatment May Be an Effective Choice to Improve Oral Health-Related Quality of Life for Individuals Affected With Severe Dentofacial Deformities.

ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Effect of conventional combined orthodontic-surgical treatment on oral health-related quality of life: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Yi J, Lu W, Xiao J, Li X, Li Y, Zhao Z. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2019; 156:29-43. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Government National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant 81801018) and Orthodontic National Key Clinical Specialty Program of China, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis.