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.