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Nonsurgical Methods for the Acceleration of the Orthodontic Tooth Movement.
Frontiers of Oral Biology
|November 25, 2015
Summary
Noninvasive methods like biological molecules and innovative technologies can accelerate orthodontic tooth movement. This review discusses current knowledge, limitations, and mechanisms of action for these promising techniques.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Dental Research
- Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Surgical acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement is effective but invasive.
- Noninvasive methods are preferred by clinicians and patients for orthodontic tooth movement.
- Existing noninvasive techniques include biological molecules and various innovative technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on noninvasive methods for accelerating orthodontic tooth movement.
- To discuss the limitations and mechanisms of action for each technique.
- To provide an overview of biological and technological approaches to enhance tooth movement.
Main Methods:
- Review of endogenously produced biologicals and their in vivo roles in bone turnover.
- Analysis of innovative technologies targeting bone turnover pathways for accelerated tooth movement.
- Exploration of resonance vibration, electrical currents, magnetic fields, and light therapies.
Main Results:
- Various noninvasive approaches, including biological and technological methods, show favorable outcomes.
- These methods aim to mimic endogenous processes or target specific cellular pathways.
- Success rates vary among the discussed techniques.
Conclusions:
- Noninvasive acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement is achievable through diverse methods.
- Understanding the mechanism of action is crucial for optimizing these techniques.
- Further research is needed to overcome limitations and standardize success rates.
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