Korean J Orthod.  1988 Sep;18(2):435-447.

A histologic study on the effect of laser on the periodontium of the orthodontically moved tooth of rat

• Jang DS
• Rhee BT

Abstract

This study was performed to evaluate the effect of low-power laser irradiation on the periodontium of the orthodontically moved tooth of rat. The experimental materials were 30 male rats. Orthodontic appliances were placed bilaterally between maxillary first molar and incisor teeth and the force was 1 Oz. Experimental animals were divided into eight groups as follows: no movement, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 14th, and 28th day groups. In all experimental animals except no movement group, low-power laser was irradiated on the unilateral maxillary first molar (experimental side), but on the contralateral side, only orthodontic force was applied (control side). The histologic effects of laser on the periodontium of the orthodontically moved tooth on the consecutive experimental days were as follows: In the experimental side, by the biostimulating effect of laser, 1. Hyalinized tissue was formed later and eliminated earlier than in the control side. 2. Undermining bone resorption was occurred earlier than in the control side. 3. More osteoid tissue was deposited and calcified earlier than in the control side. 4. The most prominent changes were formation of new blood vessels and dilatation of old blood vessels.

MeSH Terms

Animals
Blood Vessels
Bone Resorption
Dilatation
Humans
Hyalin
Incisor
Low-Level Light Therapy
Male
Molar
Orthodontic Appliances
Periodontium*
Rats*
Tooth*