Review Article

Robotic Applications in Orthodontics: Changing the Face of Contemporary Clinical Care

Table 1

Scoping review selection criteria.

Inclusion criteriaExclusion criteria

Studies including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), controlled clinical trials (CCTs), cohort studies, retrospective studies, and case-control studies on the eight subcategories as enumerated in the text.
Descriptive technique article (focused on design description).
Any type of comparison with conventional mode of orthodontic treatment, method, or approach.
All types of reported outcomes (primary and secondary).
Case reports and studies with less than five participants or sample.
Personal opinions, narrative articles, letters to editors, or interviews.
Proceedings from research summits.
Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and review articles.
Proof of concept, workshops, and presentations.