Different methods of canine retraction-Part 2

Mohammed Nahidh, Yassir A. Yassir, Grant T. McIntyre

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Abstract

Background: This review aims to discuss various canine retraction techniques using frictionless mechanics. Methods: Between 1930 and February 2022, searches were conducted about various canine retraction techniques using fixed orthodontic appliances in various databases, including PubMed Central, Science Direct, Wiley Online Library, the Cochrane Library, Textbooks, Google Scholar, Research Gate, and manual searching. Results: After removing the duplicate articles, publications that described how to use archwires to perform canine retraction with the archwires were included. Conclusions: The pros and cons of various canine retraction techniques using archwires were thoroughly discussed. T-loop is the preferred spring of all because of its characteristics.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)58-75
Number of pages18
JournalJournal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Volume35
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Mar 2023

Keywords

  • Canine
  • fixed appliance
  • frictionless technique
  • retraction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dentistry (miscellaneous)

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