Table 3.
Strength of recommendation for each outcome investigated in the present study
| Outcome | Studyquality* | Consistency* | Strength of recommendation* | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxillary basal bone width | Level 3 | YES | C | Patient-oriented outcomeMeta-analysis including 7 case series studies |
| Nasal cavity width | Level 3 | YES | C | Patient-oriented outcomeMeta-analysis including 8 case series studies |
| Alveolar buccal crest width | Level 3 | YES | C | Patient-oriented outcomeMeta-analysis including 9 case series studies |
| Alveolar palatal crest width | Level 3 | YES | C | Disease-oriented outcomeMeta-analysis including 4 case series studies |
| Inter-molars crown width | Level 3 | YES | C | Patient-oriented outcomeMeta-analysis including 9 case series studies |
| Inter-molars root apex width | Level 3 | YES | C | Disease-oriented outcomeMeta-analysis including 7 case series studies |
| Dental tipping | Level 3 | YES | C | Patient-oriented outcomeMeta-analysis including 6 case series studies |
*Reports of levels of study quality, consistency of measured outcomes, and strength of recommendation according to the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy system.