Effect of nicotine exposure on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: A meta-analysis based on animal studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nicotine exposure has been reported to modify bone cell function and the osseous metabolism with potential effects on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement.

Objectives

To systematically investigate and quantitively synthesize the most recent available evidence from animal studies regarding the effect of nicotine exposure on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement.

Search methods

Unrestricted searches in 7 databases and hand searching were performed until July 2020 (PubMed, Central, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Arab World Research Source, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global).

Selection criteria

We searched for controlled studies on healthy animals investigating the effect of nicotine on the rate of orthodontic

SUBMITTER: Jyothish S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7888643 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature