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Experimental tooth movement under light orthodontic forces: rates of tooth movement and changes of the periodontium. 2002

T Kohno, and Y Matsumoto, and Z Kanno, and H Warita, and K Soma
Orthodontic Science, Division of Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan. kohno.orts@tmd.ac.jp

OBJECTIVE To investigate light forces for experimental tooth movement. METHODS Light orthodontic forces of 1.2, 3.6, 6.5, and 10 g force (gf) were applied for 14 days to move rat molars, and the effects of the forces on the rate of tooth movement and changes of the periodontium were examined. RESULTS In the early period, despite the different levels of force used in each group, there were no significant differences in tooth displacement. From hour 56 to day 14, the tooth displacement in the 1.2 gf group was significantly smaller than that in the other groups and the rate was nearly constant. The rates of tooth displacement in the 3.6, 6.5, and 10 gf groups fluctuated repeatedly, while the orthodontic forces gradually decreased. CONCLUSIONS Experimental tooth movement in rats, tipping without friction under light forces, were either constant or fluctuated in cycles of several days' duration. This is in contradiction to the three-phases-theory of tooth movement described in previous investigations using heavy forces.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008963 Molar The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition (three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821) Molars
D009532 Nickel A trace element with the atomic symbol Ni, atomic number 28, and atomic weight 58.69. It is a cofactor of the enzyme UREASE.
D009969 Orthodontic Wires Wires of various dimensions and grades made of stainless steel or precious metal. They are used in orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic Wire,Wire, Orthodontic,Wires, Orthodontic
D010010 Osteoclasts A large multinuclear cell associated with the BONE RESORPTION. An odontoclast, also called cementoclast, is cytomorphologically the same as an osteoclast and is involved in CEMENTUM resorption. Odontoclasts,Cementoclast,Cementoclasts,Odontoclast,Osteoclast
D010513 Periodontal Ligament The fibrous CONNECTIVE TISSUE surrounding the TOOTH ROOT, separating it from and attaching it to the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS). Alveolodental Ligament,Alveolodental Membrane,Gomphosis,Alveolodental Ligaments,Alveolodental Membranes,Gomphoses,Ligament, Alveolodental,Ligament, Periodontal,Membrane, Alveolodental,Periodontal Ligaments
D010519 Periodontium The structures surrounding and supporting the tooth. Periodontium includes the gum (GINGIVA), the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS), the DENTAL CEMENTUM, and the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT. Paradentium,Parodontium,Tooth Supporting Structures,Paradentiums,Parodontiums,Periodontiums,Structure, Tooth Supporting,Structures, Tooth Supporting,Supporting Structure, Tooth,Supporting Structures, Tooth,Tooth Supporting Structure
D001862 Bone Resorption Bone loss due to osteoclastic activity. Bone Loss, Osteoclastic,Osteoclastic Bone Loss,Bone Losses, Osteoclastic,Bone Resorptions,Loss, Osteoclastic Bone,Losses, Osteoclastic Bone,Osteoclastic Bone Losses,Resorption, Bone,Resorptions, Bone
D003722 Dental Alloys A mixture of metallic elements or compounds with other metallic or metalloid elements in varying proportions for use in restorative or prosthetic dentistry. Alloy, Dental,Alloys, Dental,Dental Alloy
D000539 Alveolar Process The thickest and spongiest part of the maxilla and mandible hollowed out into deep cavities for the teeth. Alveolar Ridge,Alveolar Processes,Process, Alveolar,Processes, Alveolar,Ridge, Alveolar

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