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Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have emerged as a minimally invasive alternative. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of TADs for molar intrusion in the correction of AOB. Methods: A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. An electronic search was performed in PubMed and Scopus until March 2025. The inclusion criteria comprised clinical studies in humans published in English or Spanish in the last 10 years. The risk of bias was assessed using RoB 2, ROBINS-I, and the Joanna Briggs Institute tools. A random-effects meta-analysis was carried out to estimate pooled intrusion values, and heterogeneity was evaluated using Cochran\u2019s Q test and the I2 statistic. Results: Twelve studies were included. Molar intrusion using TADs achieved significant overbite improvements, with a pooled mean intrusion of 1.70 mm (95% CI: 0.53\u20132.87 mm). The heterogeneity among studies was high (I2 = 88.5%). Despite variability in force magnitude and TAD type, lighter forces were generally associated with similar outcomes and fewer adverse effects. Conclusions: TADs offer a predictable and less invasive alternative to orthognathic surgery for AOB correction. 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