Does exogenous female sex hormone administration affect the rate of tooth movement and root resorption? A systematic review of animal studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The long-term use of contraceptive methods that contain estrogens, progestogens or combinations of the above among women aged 15 to 49 years is extensive. Both estrogens and progestogens affect bone metabolism.

Objective

To systematically investigate and appraise the quality of the available evidence from animal studies regarding the impact of exogenous administration of female sex hormones on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption.

Search methods

Search without restriction in seven databases (including grey literature) and hand searching were performed until May 2021.

Selection criteria

We looked for controlled animal studies investigating the effect from exogenous administration of formulations containing female sex hormones on

SUBMITTER: Kaklamanos EG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8478186 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature