Effect of the software binning and averaging data during microcomputed tomography image acquisition.

This study describes the effect of the software binning and data averaging during micro CT volume acquisition, on the assessment of root resorption volumes. The mesial roots (n = 9), after orthodontic tooth movement during 14 days, were scanned, using a micro CT system (9 µm/pixel). All roots were reconstructed and the volumes of the resorption lacunae evaluated. The height and width of the pixels vary according to the parameters (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9) used during the scan. In the root #1 the mean volumes of resorption were similar in A4 and A7; in the root #2 there was no similarity in the mean volumes of resorption in any of the parameters; in root #3 only A4 presented mean volume different from zero (3.05 × 10°). In the root #5, the A1 and A7 presented similar mean volumes and in the A6 and A9 presented near mean volumes. In the root #9 the A1, A4, and A7 presented similar mean volumes and A6 and A9 also had similar mean volumes. Significant difference was detected in the volume of resorption among the roots #2, #5 and #9 (p = 0.04). When analyzing delicate structures such as the roots of rats' molars, the variation of such parameters will significantly influence the results.

Infrared Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Effects on Orthodontic Tooth Movement.

The present study aimed to analyze the effect of LED phototherapy on the presence of hyalinization and root resorption during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) in rats and to measure the amount of tooth movement. Eighty rats were allocated into two groups: LED and control (CON), where the LED rats were irradiated with infrared LED (850 nm, 30 mW) for 5 min during the first five days of OTM and where controls were not irradiated. Both groups were subdivided into four subgroups (n=10) according to the date of euthanasia (4, 7, 14 and 21 days). Five out of ten LED21 and five of ten CON21 rats were submitted to micro-computed tomography (µCT); µCT scans were taken on days 0, 7, 14 and 21. For histological study, maxillae were processed to light microscopy using Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) and Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase (TRAP) histochemistry. The amount of tooth movement did not differ between LED and CON. Hyalinization was observed at the pressure areas in both groups, and it did not show a statistically significant difference between the groups. Root resorption was also observed in both groups after 7 days and it did not represent any differences between the two groups. LED phototherapy was not able to increase the amount of OTM. Similar characteristics of hyalinization and root resorption were observed in both groups.

Infrared light-emitting diode (led) effects on orthodontic tooth movement

Abstract The present study aimed to analyze the effect of LED phototherapy on the presence of hyalinization and root resorption during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) in rats and to measure the amount of tooth movement. Eighty rats were allocated into two groups: LED and control (CON), where the LED rats were irradiated with infrared LED (850 nm, 30 mW) for 5 min during the first five days of OTM and where controls were not irradiated. Both groups were subdivided into four subgroups (n=10) according to the date of euthanasia (4, 7, 14 and 21 days). Five out of ten LED21 and five of ten CON21 rats were submitted to micro-computed tomography (μCT); μCT scans were taken on days 0, 7, 14 and 21. For histological study, maxillae were processed to light microscopy using Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) and Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase (TRAP) histochemistry. The amount of tooth movement did not differ between LED and CON. Hyalinization was observed at the pressure areas in both groups, and it did not show a statistically significant difference between the groups. Root resorption was also observed in both groups after 7 days and it did not represent any differences between the two groups. LED phototherapy was not able to increase the amount of OTM. Similar characteristics of hyalinization and root resorption were observed in both groups.

Resumo O presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar o efeito da fototerapia LED na presença da hialinização e reabsorção radicular durante o movimento dentário ortodôntico (MDO) em ratos, e a mensuração da quantidade de movimento dentário. Oitenta ratos foram alocados em dois grupos: LED e Controle (CON), os ratos foram irradiados com um LED infravermelho (850nm, 30mW) por 5 minutos durante os cinco primeiros dias da MDO; e o grupo controle não foi irradiado. Ambos os grupos foram subdivididos em 4 subgrupos (n=10) de acordo com a data da eutanásia (4, 7, 14 e 21 dias). Cinco dos dez ratos LED21 e cinco dos dez ratos CON21foram submetidos a microtomografia computadorizada (μCT); As μCT foram realizadas nos dias 0, 7, 14 e 21. Para o estudo histológico, as maxilas foram processadas para microscopia de luz, usando hematoxilina-eosina (HE) e Fosfatase ácido Tartrate-Resistente (TRAP) para histoquímica. A quantidade de movimento dentário não diferiu entre o LED e o CON. A hialinização foi observada nas áreas de pressão em ambos os grupos e não mostrou diferença estatisticamente significante. Reabsorção radicular também foi observada em ambos os grupos depois de 7 dias e não houve diferença entre os grupos. A fototerapia LED não aumentou a quantidade de MDO. Características similares de hialinização e reabsorção radicular foram observadas em ambos os grupos

Efeito do LED infravermelho sobre a movimentação dentária induzida em ratos / Infrared LED phototherapy effects on induced tooth movement in rats

O LED infravermelho tem sido considerado uma alternativa efetiva para o laser na bioestimulação. Entretanto, o efeito na remodelação óssea durante o movimento ortodôntico ainda deve ser esclarecido. Oitenta ratos machos com 10 semanas de idade, foram divididos em dois grupos de 40 animais cada: grupo LED (GLED) e grupo controle (GCON), e tiveram seu 1ºmolar superior esquerdo submetido a força de 10 g com uma mola helicoidal fixada entre o 1ºmolar superior esquerdo e incisivo superior esquerdo. Durante os primeiros cinco dias de movimentação dentária foi aplicada a luz infravermelha LED (850nm, 30mW) durante 5 minutos no GLED. O GCON não foi irradiado. Em 0, 7, 14 e 21 dias, 5 animais de cada grupo foram submetidos a microtomografia computadorizada. Para a avaliação histológica, todos os ratos foram subdivididos em subgrupos de 20 animais cada de acordo com a o dia da eutanásia 4, 7, 14 e 21 dias e as maxilas foram dissecadas e processadas para a microscopia de luz (HE e TRAP). A quantidade de movimento, segundo as microtomografias computadorizadas, foi maior no grupo LED em T1 (intervalo entre os dias 0 e 7) e em T3 (intervalo entre os dias 14 e 21). No dia 4 foi observada hialinização na área de pressão em ambos os grupos; nos períodos posteriores, 7, 14, a área hialina foi vista apenas no grupo controle. A reabsorção radicular ocorreu em ambos os grupos após o dia 7. A fototerapia LED melhora a movimentação dentária e minimiza a hialinização durante o movimento ortodôntico. Entretanto, não reduz o risco de reabsorção da superfície radicular.

Infrared LED has been considered an effective alternative to infrared LASER for biostimulation purposes. However, its effect on bone remodeling during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) is unknown. Eighty 10 week-old male Wistar rats were divided into two groups of forty animals each: LED group (GLED) and control group (GCON) and had a coiled spring bonded to the first upper molar and upper incisor exerting 10g force to mesially move the molar. During the first five days of OTM the maxillae were daily irradiated with infrared LED (850nm, 30mW) during 5 minutes (LED group). The controls were not irradiated (GCON). At 0, 7, 14 and 21 days, 5 LED group and 5 CON group rats were submitted to ?CT. For the histological study, all rats were subvided into subgroups of 20 animal each according to the euthanasia day 4, 7, 14 e 21 days. The rats were euthanized after 4, 7, 14 and 21 days and the maxillae were processed to light microscopy and TRAP histochemistry. The amount of tooth movement was greater in the GLED on days 7 and 14. At 4 day, hyalinization was seen at the pressure areas in both groups; on the subsequent days it was seen only in the GCON. Root resorption occurred in both groups after 7 days. LED phototherapy enhances early tooth movement and minimizes periodontal hyalinization during OTM. However, it does not reduce the risk of tooth resorption.