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Primary study · included by 1 review

Effect of Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) on MMP-9 expression in gingival crevicular fluid and rate of orthodontic tooth movement in patients undergoing canine retraction: A randomized controlled trial

Jivrajani 2020 · Jivrajani Sagar J., Bhad (Patil) Wasundhara A. · International Orthodontics · 2020

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Effectiveness of Physical Methods in Accelerating Upper Canine Retraction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Jivrajani 2020 · Table 3; Table 4; Figure 4/6
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Rate of upper canine retraction (mm/month)
Low-level laser therapy vs Standard orthodontic canine retraction without acceleration · 2 to 7 months follow-up
MD 0.26 [0.13, 0.39]7 studies · 242 participantsLow
Rate of upper canine retraction (mm/month)
Low-level laser therapy vs Standard orthodontic canine retraction without acceleration · 2 to 7 months follow-up
MD 0.43 [0.12, 0.74]10 studies · 346 participantsGRADE not reported

1 including review in total.