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Table 5 Quality evaluation protocol showing total score for studies on tooth movement

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

Study

Adequate selection

Single blinded

Adequate assessment of result

Adequate report ofattrition

Adequate report of side effects

No conflict of interests

Adequate study population

TOTAL

Doshi-Mehta [7] (2011)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Not reported

No

Not reported

Yes

Moderate

Genc [9] (2013)

Yes

No

Yes

Not reported

No

Not reported

Yes

Moderate

Heravi [10] (2014)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Not reported

No

Not reported

Yes

Moderate