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Gingival blood flow

S E Atkins1, O C Tuncay

  • 1University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Jackson 39216, USA.

Mississippi Dental Association Journal
|July 1, 1993
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Tooth brushing temporarily boosts gingival capillary blood flow by about 60%. This effect returns to baseline within 15 minutes, suggesting mechanical stimuli may aid in periodontal tissue remodeling.

Area of Science:

  • Oral biology
  • Periodontology
  • Vascular physiology

Background:

  • Gingival inflammation, healing, and remodeling involve significant vascular changes.
  • The impact of mechanical stimuli, like tooth brushing, on gingival capillary circulation is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of tooth brushing on gingival capillary blood flow.
  • To quantify changes in blood flow in response to mechanical stimulation.

Main Methods:

  • Laser Doppler flowmetry was used to measure blood flow.
  • Measurements were taken in specific regions of the maxillary and mandibular arches.
  • Blood flow was assessed at rest and after tooth brushing.

Main Results:

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  • Tooth brushing increased gingival capillary blood flow by approximately 60% compared to the resting state.
  • These increases in blood flow were transient, returning to within 10% of baseline readings 15 minutes post-stimulation.

Conclusions:

  • Mechanical stimuli, such as tooth brushing, transiently increase gingival blood flow.
  • Frequent mechanical stimulation may contribute to gingival remodeling, tissue turnover, and metabolic rate.