Nowadays, orthodontic treatment has become increasingly popular. However, the biological
mechanisms of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) have not been fully elucidated. We were …

Abstract Purpose of Review To review the role of the immune cells and their interaction with
cells found in gingiva, periodontal ligament, and bone that leads to net bone loss in …

Docosahexaenoic acid (C22: 6 n-3, DHA) is the precursor of specialized pro-resolving lipid
mediators (SPMs), such as resolvin, protectin, and maresin families which have been …

The physiologic mediators of orthodontic therapy are the facial sutures, the
temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the alveolar bone, and the periodontal ligament (PDL). The …

Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) is generated by a mechanical force that induces an
aseptic inflammatory response in the periodontal tissues and a subsequent coordinated …

Objectives The aim of the present systematic review was to offer a timeline of the events
taking place during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). Materials and methods Electronic …

Introduction Orthodontic tooth movement results from increased inflammation and osteoclast
activation. Since patients of all ages now routinely seek orthodontics treatment, we …

Background Many adult orthodontic patients suffer from chronic periodontitis with recurrent
episodes of active periodontal inflammation. As their number is steadily increasing …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the canine retraction rate with two low-level laser
therapy (LLLT) irradiation protocols, involving both a high and a low application frequency …

The aim of this retrospective clinical study was to determine if there is a reduction in the
overall treatment duration in orthodontic patients using low-intensity pulsed ultrasound …