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Jaiswal A, Angel L S, Sennimalai K, Raghani MJ, Siddiqui HP, Galhotra V, Gandham R. Evaluating the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma on orthodontic tooth movement rate: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J World Fed Orthod 2024; 13:229-239. [PMID: 38862315 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejwf.2024.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on acceleration of the orthodontic tooth movement and assess the evidence based on the available literature. METHODS The trial was registered and reported according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Electronic databases including PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Google Scholar were searched for randomized controlled studies of PRP on the rate of tooth movement. The search was restricted to articles published in English between January 2000 to 31 December 2023. The search was completed by two reviewers independently and the risk of bias was evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (RoB 2.0) and meta-analysis was performed. Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) was done to determine the certainty of evidence. RESULTS Thirteen studies were included in the systematic review and 10 were included in the quantitative analysis. A random-effects model for meta-analysis of seven studies evaluating the rate of canine retraction revealed a statistically significant increase in the rate of orthodontic tooth movement of 0.38 mm/month in 1 month (121 patients; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.27-0.49; I2 = 35%; P < 0.001) which decreased to 0.09mm/month in the fourth month (80 patients; 95% CI 0.02-0.17; I2 = 0%; P < 0.02). Three studies that considered en masse retraction revealed a mean difference of 0.36mm over 3 months (40 patients; 95% CI -0.23 to 0.94; I2 = 74%; P < 0.23). CONCLUSIONS The study suggests that PRP application can accelerate tooth movement, but its effects decreased over 4 months. The results should be interpreted cautiously due to the study's inherent limitations.
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Affiliation(s)
- Abhijeet Jaiswal
- Ex. Senior Resident (Orthodontics), Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Senior Resident, Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Deformities, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijaypur, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Additional Professor, Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Professor and Head, Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Junior Resident, Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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Satapathy SK, Das SK, Barik AK, Mohanty D, Rath SK, Mishra M. Effectiveness of autologous leukocyte-platelet-rich fibrin on the rate of maxillary canine retraction, rotation, pain, and soft tissue healing: A split-mouth randomized controlled trial. Korean J Orthod 2024; 54:303-315. [PMID: 39317704 PMCID: PMC11422682 DOI: 10.4041/kjod23.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024] Open
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Objective To assess the effectiveness of leukocyte-platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) compared with conventional treatment on canine retraction, rotation, pain, and soft tissue healing. Methods Sixteen adult patients aged 18-25 years (10 females, and 6 males; mean age 22.25 ± 2.26 years) with Class I bimaxillary protrusion and Class II div 1 malocclusion participated in this single-center, split-mouth randomized controlled trial at the Orthodontics Department of a single hospital in SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack, India. Randomization was performed using a computer-assisted function with a 1:1 allocation ratio. The intervention included the placement of L-PRF on the experimental side and follow-up for 90 days. The primary outcome measures were canine retraction, rotation, pain, and soft tissue healing. The range of tooth movement was evaluated at 15-day intervals: 0th day (T0), 15th day (T1), 30th day (T2), 45th day (T3), 60th day (T4), 75th day (T5), and 90th day (T6). Canine rotation was assessed at T0 and T6, and pain and soft tissue healing were evaluated on the 3rd, 7th, and 15th days of the treatment. Results Cumulatively, the L-PRF group demonstrated a significantly greater tooth movement as compared to conventional treatment group (P < 0.001). Overall, canine retraction was 1.5 times greater on the L-PRF side than on the control side. Canine rotation showed no significant relationship, whereas pain and soft tissue healing were significantly better on the L-PRF side than on the control side. Conclusions Local administration of L-PRF amplifies canine retraction while improving pain and soft tissue repair.
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- Subrat Kumar Satapathy
- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack, India
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, SCB Dental College and Hospital, Cuttack, India
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Gruber R. How to explain the beneficial effects of platelet-rich plasma. Periodontol 2000 2024. [PMID: 38600634 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is the platelet and leukocyte-containing plasmatic fraction of anticoagulated autologous blood. While evidence supporting the clinical use of PRP in dentistry is low, PRP is widely used in sports medicine, orthopedics, and dermatology. Its beneficial activity is commonly attributed to the growth factors released from platelets accumulating in PRP; however, evidence is indirect and not comprehensive. There is thus a demand to revisit PRP with respect to basic and translational science. This review is to (i) recapitulate protocols and tools to prepare PRP; (ii) to discuss the cellular and molecular composition of PRP with a focus on platelets, leukocytes, and the fibrin-rich extracellular matrix of coagulated plasma; and finally (iii) to discuss potential beneficial effects of PRP on a cellular and molecular level with an outlook on its current use in dentistry and other medical fields.
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- Reinhard Gruber
- Department of Oral Biology, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Abrar M, Goyal M, Kumar M, Agarwal Y, Yadav E, Singh V. Comparative evaluation of platelet-rich plasma and micro-osteoperforation effect on orthodontic tooth movement rate in class II division 1 patients: A split mouth randomized trial. Int Orthod 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2022.100694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The effect of platelet-rich concentrates on orthodontic tooth movement: A review of randomized controlled trials. Heliyon 2022; 8:e10604. [PMID: 36164532 PMCID: PMC9508515 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objectives Platelet-rich concentrates, namely platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), have recently shown potential roles in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) and reducing treatment duration. Our study aims to systematically evaluate the effect of platelet-rich concentrates on OTM. Materials and methods An electronic search of 11 databases, followed by a hand search of reference lists of eligible studies and related reviews, was conducted up to January 2022. Randomized controlled trials investigating OTM of patients with platelet-rich concentrates were included. Risk of bias was assessed by version 2 of Cochrane tool (RoB 2) for assessing risk of bias in randomized trials. Results Among 715 records initially identified, 9 studies were included, of which 3 used PRP and the other 6 applied PRF. 7 studies supported a positive relationship between platelet-rich concentrates and OTM, but the other 2 studies reported a null and a negative effect of PRF, respectively. The overall qualities of evidence were moderate to high. Conclusions Platelet-rich concentrates as PRP and PRF seem to be effective in accelerating OTM at early stages, while their long-term efficacy remains controversial. Repeated application of platelet concentrates may increase the accelerated stability of OTM.
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Katyal D, George AM, Jain RK, Balasubramaniam A, Srirengalakshmi M, Vaid NR. Platelet-rich derivatives for accelerating the rate of orthodontic tooth movement - a systematic review and meta-analysis. APOS TRENDS IN ORTHODONTICS 2022. [DOI: 10.25259/apos_6_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Objective:
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to report on the effects of using platelet-rich derivatives on the rate of tooth movement.
Material and Methods:
Both electronic and manual searches were performed with specific eligibility criteria based on population, intervention, comparison, outcome, and study design. Risk of bias (RoB) assessment was done using the Cochrane RoB tool 2, the data were pooled and analyzed using review manager 4.5, and certainty of the evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. Two independent reviewers performed the study selection, data extraction, and analysis. Nine studies were included for qualitative analysis and two of them were subjected to meta-analysis.
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The standard mean difference for the rate of canine distal movement with platelet-rich derivatives was not significantly higher than controls at any of the time intervals (P > 0.0001). Rotation of canines, molar mesialization, and pain scores were not affected by the administration of platelet-rich derivatives for accelerating tooth movement. A moderate to high RoB was noted in the included studies and the certainty of the available evidence as assessed by the GRADE approach was moderate.
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The included studies presented with high heterogeneity and more high-quality studies with strict protocols are needed. Even though individual studies report significant acceleration of tooth movement following administration of PR derivatives, moderate certainty of evidence suggests no acceleratory effect on tooth movement.
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- Deepika Katyal
- Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,
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- Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,
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- Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,
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- Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,
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- Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,
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Chandak S, Patil AS. Effect of platelet-rich plasma on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2022; 162:e28-e34. [PMID: 35473999 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2022.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to evaluate the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) during en-masse anterior retraction. METHODS Twenty adult patients with Angles Class I bimaxillary protrusion or crowding requiring first premolar extraction for routine orthodontic treatment were divided into control and experimental groups. The control group did not receive PRP, whereas the experimental group received PRP in the alveolar mucosa of the maxillary 6 anterior teeth just before starting en-masse retraction. Measurements were recorded on digital models made from scanned plaster casts at the beginning of space closure and the end of 3 months. The overall rate of OTM between both groups was compared. The amount of anchorage loss and type of anterior retraction on lateral cephalogram was also compared between the groups. RESULTS The overall rate of OTM was minimally increased but not statistically significant in the experimental vs control group (P = 0.838). Anterior retraction parameters in both groups showed incisors moving primarily by controlled tipping and partly by translation. An intergroup comparison of all cephalometric parameters for anchorage loss and anterior retraction showed statistically insignificant differences between both groups. CONCLUSIONS PRP is ineffective in accelerating the rate of OTM during en-masse anterior retraction.
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- Siddhi Chandak
- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Dental College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed To Be University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Dental College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed To Be University, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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Farshidfar N, Amiri MA, Firoozi P, Hamedani S, Ajami S, Tayebi L. The adjunctive effect of autologous platelet concentrates on orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review and meta-analysis of current randomized controlled trials. Int Orthod 2022; 20:100596. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.ortho.2021.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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Alfailany DT, Hajeer MY, Aljabban O, Mahaini L. The Effectiveness of Repetition or Multiplicity of Different Surgical and Non-Surgical Procedures Compared to a Single Procedure Application in Accelerating Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2022; 14:e23105. [PMID: 35296053 PMCID: PMC8917904 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.23105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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In this study, we aimed to assess the current scientific evidence concerning the effectiveness of combining two acceleration techniques or repeating an acceleration procedure in comparison with the single application in terms of the speed of the orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). We performed a comprehensive electronic search to retrieve relevant studies on 10 databases. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on fixed orthodontic treatment patients who received multiple types of acceleration techniques or underwent a repeated acceleration procedure compared to a single application were included. Version 2 of the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2) was used for assessing the risk of bias of retrieved studies. A total of six RCTs were included in this review. Regarding multiple acceleration methods, it seems that the combination of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with a surgical technique outperforms the single application of each technique separately. Additionally, the combination of two surgical interventions may have a synergistic effect leading to reduced treatment time compared to the application of a single intervention. Regarding acceleration method repetition, it seems that the re-application of surgical procedures twice is more efficient than the single application. The meta-analysis showed a non-significant difference in the canine retraction rate between the four-weekly micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) (three times of applications) and both the eight-weekly MOPs (two times of applications) [mean difference (MD) = 0.24; 95% CI: -0.2-0.77; p = 0.36], as well as 12-weekly MOPs (two times of applications) (MD = 0.06; 95% CI: -0.14-0.27; p = 0.55). Based on very low evidence, combining two acceleration techniques is superior over a single application in accelerating tooth movement. Again, very low evidence suggests that the efficacy of repetition of surgical procedures twice and three times is similar. Further high-quality RCTs are required to assess the benefit of repeating an acceleration procedure or combining two different methods. In addition, more insight is needed into the possible side effects associated with the repetition or multiplicity of procedures.
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Damascus Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus, SYR
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Damascus Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus, SYR
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Damascus Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus, SYR
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Farshidfar N, Amiri MA, Firoozi P, Hamedani S, Ajami S, Tayebi L. The adjunctive effect of autologous platelet concentrates on orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review and meta-analysis of current randomized controlled trials. Int Orthod 2022; 20:100596. [PMID: 34866025 PMCID: PMC8860857 DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2021.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) as adjuncts on accelerating orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) of the human subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment and to critically appraise the available literature. METHODS AND MATERIALS Five electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were searched from 2000 up to May 2021 to retrieve eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating patients who underwent orthodontic treatment that involved OTM of maxillary and mandibular incisors and canines. All the enrolled cases were treated with APCs and had no local or systemic interfering factors. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the modified JADAD scale. The effect sizes were assessed using mean difference (MD). The heterogeneity analysis was conducted using (I2) statistic at α=0.10. RESULTS Finally, seven RCTs were included in the qualitative, and two RCTs were included in the quantitative analysis. The meta-analysis was performed regarding the effect of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF) on the rate of canine tooth movement in millimeters at different intervals of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd months. In the 1st month, I-PRF (WMD:0.12mm, CI95% -5.01 to 5.24, I2=90%) did not significantly affect OTM. In the 2nd month, I-PRF (WMD:0.66mm, CI95% 0.60 to 0.73, I2=10%) significantly increased the OTM. However, in the 3rd month, I-PRF did not significantly increase the OTM (WMD:0.54mm, CI95% -1.38 to 2.47, I2=67%). CONCLUSIONS According to the low certainty of evidence about this topic, providing a definite conclusion is not possible. However, applying I-PRF seems to be efficient in accelerating the OTM of the canines. Further high-quality studies with larger sample sizes will be indispensable to validate this conclusion.
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- Nima Farshidfar
- Orthodontic Research Center, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran; Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
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- Oral and Dental Disease Research Center, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Orthodontic Research Center, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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Alomari E, Naji R, Zeitounlouian T, Youssef M. Evaluation of the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) in the acceleration of canine retraction: A randomized controlled trial. J Int Oral Health 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/jioh.jioh_330_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Farshidfar N, Amiri MA, Firoozi P, Hamedani S, Ajami S, Tayebi L. The Adjunctive Effect of Autologous Platelet Concentrates on Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Current Randomized Controlled Trials. Int Orthod 2021. [DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ortho.2021.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Nassar EA, Almasoud NN, Al-Qurashi MS, Alsulaiman AA, Hassan KS. An Evaluation of Microbial Flora, Alkaline Phosphatase and IL-8 Levels in GCF of Orthodontic Patients with Self-Ligating and Conventional Brackets. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent 2021; 13:343-352. [PMID: 34354378 PMCID: PMC8331803 DOI: 10.2147/ccide.s319046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To compare the microbial flora, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) levels during orthodontic treatment with self-ligating brackets versus conventional brackets. PATIENTS AND METHODS Forty patients were included in this study and distributed equally between two groups. One group received conventional edgewise brackets while the other group received DAMON self-ligating brackets. Periodontal parameters were recorded and biochemical and microbial analyses were conducted before bonding (baseline), and 14, 30, and 45 days after bonding. Paired t-test was performed to estimate the intergroup differences from the baseline at the various time points; unpaired t-test was used for intragroup comparisons. RESULTS A significantly higher prevalence of gram-negative as well as gram-positive microorganisms was found in the group with conventional brackets than that with self-ligating brackets. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and interleukin-8 (IL-8) levels were significantly higher in the gingival crevicular fluid of the group with conventional brackets than that with self-ligating brackets. CONCLUSION The conventional bracket-ligature technique exhibited an increase in IL-8 levels, ALP activity, and microbial colonization compared with that of the self-ligature technique. Accordingly, self-ligating brackets are recommended in orthodontic patients to improve periodontal health and minimize damage outcomes of periodontal tissue interventions.
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- Essam Abdelalim Nassar
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, KSA, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of oral Medicine and Periodontology, College of Dentistry, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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