Canine retraction: efficacy of methods applied over the years - a systematic review

Objective of the present study was to assess the scientific evidence on the efficacy of various methods of canine retraction. A literature survey was performed by applying the Medline Database [Entrez PubMed]. Medical Subject Heading [MeSH] was used. References from the selected articles were also hand searched. The search strategy resulted in 129 articles. After applying the inclusion/exclusion criterion thirteen articles qualified for the final review analysis. The survey covered a period from 1983 to 2008. No one method can be considered superior to another in terms of faster tooth movement or limited side effects