Comparison of salivary leptin levels between underweight and overweight individuals and its role in orthodontic tooth movement

Introduction: The Aim of this study is to compare the concentration salivary leptin levels between underweight and overweight individuals its significance in orthodontic tooth movement. Methods: Fourty five female subjects were taken they are divided into two groups, group I (underweight) II (overweight) depending on their mean body mass index. Angles class malocclusion with bimaxillary protrusion study. All underwent upper first premolar extraction, distal force applied lacebacks maxillary canine. Salivary samples collected before application (To), one hour after appliance placement T2, month (T3). Results: Overweight show increased three times greater than individuals. Orthodontic movement decreased when compared Conclusions: Increased showed a who levels. Obese require more treatment duration time lean