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Korean J Orthod 2011; 41(1): 36-41 https://doi.org/10.4041/kjod.2011.41.1.36
First Published Date February 28, 2011, Publication Date February 28, 2011
Copyright © The Korean Association of Orthodontists.
Filiz Acun Kaya, DDS, PhD, aNihal Hamamcı, DDS, PhD, bErsin Uysal, DDS, PhD, c and Beran Yokuş, DDS, PhDd
aAssistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, Dicle University, Dİyarbakir, Turkey.
bAssistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Dicle University, Dİyarbakir, Turkey.
cAssistant Professor, Department of Computarised Programming, Dicle University, Dİyarbakir, Turkey.
dAssociate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Dicle University, Dİyarbakir, Turkey.
Correspondence to: Nihal Hamamcı. Department of Orthodontics, Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry, 21280 Diyarbakır, Turkey. +90 412 2488101/3410; Email: nhamamci@dicle.edu.tr
Objective
The aim of this study was to measure tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels around miniscrews used for anchorage during a 3-month period of canine distalization.
MethodsSixteen patients (8 boys, 8 girls; mean age, 16.6 ± 2.4 years) whose upper first premolars were extracted for orthodontic treatment were included in this study. Miniscrews were used as an anchorage unit in canine distalization. Thirty-two (32) miniscrew implants were placed bilaterally in the alveolar bone between the maxillary second premolars and first molars. The treatment, miniscrew, and control groups comprised upper canines, miniscrew implants, and upper first premolars, respectively. Peri-miniscrew implant crevicular fluid and gingival crevicular fluid were obtained before applying force and at 1, 24, and 48 hours, and at 7 and 21 days, and 3 months after applying force.
ResultsDuring the 3-month period, the TNF-α levels increased significantly at 24 hours only in the treatment group (p < 0.01). In the miniscrew and control groups, there were no statistically significant changes. No significant differences were observed between groups.
ConclusionsMiniscrews can be conveniently used for anchorage in orthodontics.
Keywords: Orthodontic mini-implant, Microbiology, Tooth movement
Korean J Orthod 2011; 41(1): 36-41 https://doi.org/10.4041/kjod.2011.41.1.36
First Published Date February 28, 2011, Publication Date February 28, 2011
Copyright © The Korean Association of Orthodontists.
Filiz Acun Kaya, DDS, PhD, aNihal Hamamcı, DDS, PhD, bErsin Uysal, DDS, PhD, c and Beran Yokuş, DDS, PhDd
aAssistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, Dicle University, Dİyarbakir, Turkey.
bAssistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Dicle University, Dİyarbakir, Turkey.
cAssistant Professor, Department of Computarised Programming, Dicle University, Dİyarbakir, Turkey.
dAssociate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Dicle University, Dİyarbakir, Turkey.
Correspondence to: Nihal Hamamcı. Department of Orthodontics, Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry, 21280 Diyarbakır, Turkey. +90 412 2488101/3410; Email: nhamamci@dicle.edu.tr
Objective
The aim of this study was to measure tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels around miniscrews used for anchorage during a 3-month period of canine distalization.
MethodsSixteen patients (8 boys, 8 girls; mean age, 16.6 ± 2.4 years) whose upper first premolars were extracted for orthodontic treatment were included in this study. Miniscrews were used as an anchorage unit in canine distalization. Thirty-two (32) miniscrew implants were placed bilaterally in the alveolar bone between the maxillary second premolars and first molars. The treatment, miniscrew, and control groups comprised upper canines, miniscrew implants, and upper first premolars, respectively. Peri-miniscrew implant crevicular fluid and gingival crevicular fluid were obtained before applying force and at 1, 24, and 48 hours, and at 7 and 21 days, and 3 months after applying force.
ResultsDuring the 3-month period, the TNF-α levels increased significantly at 24 hours only in the treatment group (p < 0.01). In the miniscrew and control groups, there were no statistically significant changes. No significant differences were observed between groups.
ConclusionsMiniscrews can be conveniently used for anchorage in orthodontics.
Keywords: Orthodontic mini-implant, Microbiology, Tooth movement
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