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Primary study · included by 1 review

The effect of low-level laser therapy on orthodontically induced root resorption: a pilot double blind randomized controlled trial.

Ng 2018 · Ng Doreen, Chan Ambrose K, Papadopoulou Alexandra K, et al. · European journal of orthodontics · 2018

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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 Ng 2018 · Table 2; reference list; Fig. 4-6
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR)
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) vs Control or placebo (conventional orthodontic treatment) · After orthodontic force application (time point varies by study)
SMD -0.49 [-1.17, 0.18]4 studies · 144 participantsGRADE not reported
Orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR)
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) vs Control or placebo (conventional orthodontic treatment) · After orthodontic force application (time point varies by study)
SMD -0.31 [-0.77, 0.14]7 studies · 240 participantsVery low
Orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR)
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) vs Control or placebo (conventional orthodontic treatment) · After orthodontic force application (time point varies by study)
SMD -0.01 [-0.42, 0.41]3 studies · 96 participantsGRADE not reported

1 including review in total.