Acceleration of Orthodontic Tooth Movement: An Overview

Effect of Ovariectomy on Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Rats

Background and Aim: Estrogen affects the metabolism in females. This study aimed to assess the effect of absence of estrogen on orthodontic tooth movement in rats. Materials and Methods: In this animal study, 55 rats were randomly divided into four groups. Group 1 (n=10) had intact ovaries. In group 2 (n=15), ovaries were intact but the rats were subjected to stress due to tooth preparation. I...

The effect of caffeine on orthodontic tooth movement in rats

Objective(s): to determine the effect of different doses of caffeine on orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) in rats. Materials and Methods: Forty male 250-300 g Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups of ten animals each and received 0 (control), 1 g/l, 2 g/l and 3 g/l caffeine in tap water for 3 days. Orthodontic appliances were ligated between the maxillary first molars and in...

An Overview of the Role of Drugs and Systemic Factors on Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Review Article AN OVERVIEW ON OSTEOCLAST REGULATION DURING ORTHODONTIC TOOTH MOVEMENT

* Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Sri Sankara Dental College, Varkala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India ** Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics, Sri Sankara Dental College, Varkala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India *** Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics, Kannur Dental College, Anjarakandy, Kannur, Kerala, India † Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Kannur Dental College,...

Neural Modulation of Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Millions of people worldwide have orthodontic therapy for the treatment of dental malocclusions, craniofacial disorders, and simply to improve their appearance. However, orthodontic treatment has several major problems, including the long time braces must be worn, the pain involved during treatment, and the need to wear retainers to prevent relapse. Orthodontics could be improved. Understanding...