The biological sex lens on early orthopaedic treatment duration and outcomes in Class III orthodontic patients: a systematic review.

Background: Treatment outcomes for Class III orthopaedic treatment are highly unpredictable and dependent on the timing of interception, age, and biological sex.

Objective: This systematic review aimed to assess the effects of sex dimorphism on outcomes and duration of orthopaedic treatment for Class III malocclusion in young children.

Search Methods: Unrestricted search in six electronic databases until May 2021 was conducted.