Korean J Orthod.  2023 Sep;53(5):307-316. 10.4041/kjod23.076.

Effect of 125 Hz and 150 Hz vibrational frequency electric toothbrushes on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement and prostaglandin E2 levels

• Gujar AN
• Shivamurthy PG

• KMID: 2546551
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4041/kjod23.076

Abstract

Objective
To evaluate the effects of an electric toothbrush with vibrational frequencies of 125 Hz and 150 Hz on the orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) rate and the production of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2).
Methods
Out of thirty patients (aged 18–25 years; 16 females and 14 males), ten patients each formed Group A and B, who used electric toothbrushes with 125 Hz and 150 Hz vibrations, respectively. The remaining ten patients (Group C) served as the control group and did not use electric toothbrushes. The rate of OTM and levels of PGE2 using microcapillary pipettes were calculated before the start of retraction (T0), on the 30th day (T1), on the 60th day (T2), and on the 90th day (T3) from the start of retraction in all the groups.
Results
There was a statistically significant difference in the mean OTM values and PGE2 levels in all three groups at different time intervals, with the maximum difference seen in Group B compared to Group A and least in Group C at T1, T2 and T3.
Conclusions
The rate of OTM and levels of PGE2 were highest in patients who used an electric toothbrush with 150 Hz mechanical vibration compared to those who used an electric toothbrush with 125 Hz mechanical vibration and least in patients who did not use an electric toothbrush. Mechanical vibration led to an increase in the PGE2 levels and accelerated the OTM.

Keyword

Accelerated orthodontics; Mechanical vibration; Orthodontic tooth movement; Prostaglandin E2

Figure

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  Figure 1 Electric toothbrush producing mechanical vibration.

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  Figure 2 Fabrication of palatal plug.

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  Figure 3 Collection of gingival crevicular fluid sample using a microcapillary pipette.

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  Figure 4 Comparison of the mean rate of orthodontic tooth movement (mm) on the right side between 3 groups at different time intervals. The dot in the graph is the outlier, its a part of box plot graph. b/w, between; T0, retraction; T1, on the 30th day; T2, on the 60th day; T3, on the 90th day.

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  Figure 5 Comparison of the mean rate of orthodontic tooth movement (mm) on the left side between 3 groups at different time intervals. The dot in the graph is the outlier, its a part of box plot graph. b/w, between; T0, retraction; T1, on the 30th day; T2, on the 60th day; T3, on the 90th day.

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  Figure 6 Comparison of mean prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) levels (pg/mL) between 3 groups at different time intervals. T0, retraction; T1, on the 30th day; T2, on the 60th day; T3, on the 90th day.

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  Figure 7 Comparison of mean prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) levels (pg/mL) between different time intervals in each group. T0, retraction; T1, on the 30th day; T2, on the 60th day; T3, on the 90th day.

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