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Primary study · included by 2 reviews

Effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on orthodontically induced root resorption caused by torque: A prospective, double-blind, controlled clinical trial

Raza et al. (2016) · Raza Hasnain, Major Paul, Dederich Douglas, et al. · The Angle Orthodontist · 2016

Included by

The effect of non-invasive physical interventions for accelerating tooth movement on orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Raza 2016 · Table 2; Fig. 4-6; reference list
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR)
Vibration (mechanical vibration or low-intensity pulsed ultrasound) vs Control or sham (conventional orthodontic treatment) · After orthodontic force application (time point varies by study)
SMD -0.29 [-0.82, 0.23]2 studies · 75 participantsGRADE not reported
Orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR)
Vibration (mechanical vibration or low-intensity pulsed ultrasound) vs Control or sham (conventional orthodontic treatment) · After orthodontic force application (time point varies by study)
SMD -1.67 [-3.54, 0.20]4 studies · 135 participantsVery low
Orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR)
Vibration (mechanical vibration or low-intensity pulsed ultrasound) vs Control or sham (conventional orthodontic treatment) · After orthodontic force application (time point varies by study)
SMD -3.30 [-9.93, 3.33]2 studies · 60 participantsGRADE not reported
Radiographic assessment and orthodontic intervention effects on orthodontically induced root resorption: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Raza 2016 · Table 4; References
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Orthodontically induced root resorption
Orthodontic interventions, varying across studies vs Within-study orthodontic comparators, varying across studies
R -0.03 [-0.16, 0.10]6 studiesGRADE not reported
Orthodontically induced root resorption
Orthodontic interventions, varying across studies vs Within-study orthodontic comparators, varying across studies
R 0.22 [-1.88, 2.31]2 studiesGRADE not reported
Orthodontically induced root resorption
Orthodontic interventions, varying across studies vs Within-study orthodontic comparators, varying across studies
R 0.19 [-0.32, 0.70]8 studiesGRADE not reported
Orthodontically induced root resorption
Orthodontic interventions, varying across studies vs Within-study orthodontic comparators, varying across studies
R 0.07 [-0.13, 0.27]8 studiesGRADE not reported
Orthodontically induced root resorption
Orthodontic interventions, varying across studies vs Within-study orthodontic comparators, varying across studies
R 0.40 [0.15, 0.65]2 studiesGRADE not reported
Orthodontically induced root resorption
Orthodontic interventions, varying across studies vs Within-study orthodontic comparators, varying across studies
R 0.02 [-0.23, 0.27]6 studiesGRADE not reported
Orthodontically induced root resorption
Orthodontic interventions, varying across studies vs Within-study orthodontic comparators, varying across studies
R 0.07 [-0.12, 0.27]8 studiesGRADE not reported

2 including reviews in total.