A Review of the Different Applications of Laceback in Fixed Orthodontic Therapy

Objectives: The presented work explored the applications of laceback in fixed orthodontic therapy, as well as the benefits, modifications, drawbacks, and their impacts on the movements of the molars, canines, and incisors. It also looks at the data supporting its use.Methods: About the laceback up to December 2023, a manual search and searches in numerous databases, including Science Direct, PubMed Central, Cochrane Library, Wiley Online Library, Textbooks, Scopus, Research Gate, and Google Scholar were conducted. After removing duplicate and irrelevant papers, twelve relevant studies were included in this reviewConclusions: The impact of laceback on canine retraction has been studied, and it appears to be helpful in the initial phases of treatment by creating a space for the alignment of incisors with regulated retraction. However, anchorage control procedures for posterior teeth are necessary