Clinical outcome of enmasse retraction as compared to two-step retraction in bimaxillary protrusion patients: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Space closure is a challenging process that requires thorough understanding of biomechanics to avoid any undesirable tooth movements. In sliding mechanics; two-step retraction (TSR) and en-masse retraction (ER) are the two basic strategies for closing extraction spaces. No other systematic review has compared the magnitude of incisor retraction, pain, discomfort, amount of root shortening and time taken for space closure between the two techniques. The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate and compare the degree of anchor loss, time taken for space closure, amount of root resorption, anterior incisor retraction, success rate, patient compliance and aesthetic changes between TSR and ER. Only RCTs were incorporated with inclusion criteria as patients between 10 to 40 years of a

SUBMITTER: Chakraborty A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12474778 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature