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Table 1 Search strategy

From: Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in accelerating tooth movement, preventing relapse and managing acute pain during orthodontic treatment in humans: a systematic review

 

Tooth movement

Orthodontic relapse

Acute pain

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 #1

Orthodontics OR Orthodontic OR Fixed Appliance

Orthodontics OR Orthodontic OR Fixed Appliance

Orthodontics OR Orthodontic OR Fixed Appliance

 #2

Laser OR Low level laser therapy OR LLLT

Laser OR Low level laser therapy OR LLLT

Laser OR Low level laser therapy OR LLLT

 #3

Tooth movement OR Velocity OR Rate OR Speed

Relapse OR Recurrence OR Retention

Pain OR Discomfort

 #4

#1 AND #2 AND #3

#1 AND #2 AND #3

#1 AND #2 AND #3