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World J Methodol. Sep 26, 2014; 4(3): 151-162
Published online Sep 26, 2014. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v4.i3.151
Dental movement acceleration: Literature review by an alternative scientific evidence method
Angela Domínguez Camacho, Sergio Andres Velásquez Cujar
Angela Domínguez Camacho, Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad del Valle, Cali 76001000, Colombia
Sergio Andres Velásquez Cujar, Department of Orthodontics Institución Universitaria Colegios de Colombia (UNICOC), Cali 76001000, Colombia
Author contributions: Domínguez A designed the study and wrote the manuscript; Velásquez SA contributed to data collection and edited the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Angela Domínguez Camacho, DDS, Orthodontist, Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Del Valle,Calle 4a.B # 36-00, Cali 76001000, Colombia. angela.Dominguezc@gmail.com
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Received: January 24, 2014
Revised: July 11, 2014
Accepted: July 17, 2014
Published online: September 26, 2014
Processing time: 268 Days and 15.6 Hours
Core Tip

Core tip: Orthodontic systematic reviews of randomized clinical trials, meta analysis and meta analysis network are difficult to develop due to a lack of high quality randomized clinical trials related to orthodontic therapies. The correct classification of the scientific literature following the evidence-based hierarchy facilitates the answers to specific clinical questions, and thus its application in every scientific subject. The resources available to speed up orthodontic movement had been widely examined. Due to a lack of evidence-based strength, the latter method cannot be taken into account in clinical protocols, thus we are left with the main already clinically proven methods: local injection of cellular mediators, physical stimuli, and surgically assisted orthodontics.