Abstract
Objective: To evaluate orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) in rats treated with two types of bisphosphonates (BPs), alendronate sodium (A) and zoledronic acid (Z). Design: In all, 15 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups. Group OTM+A: orthodontic tooth movement and subcutaneous administration of alendronate sodium (2.5 mg/kg); Group OTM+Z: orthodontic tooth movement and subcutaneous administration of zoledronic acid (0.02 mg/kg), and Group OTM: orthodontic tooth movement and subcutaneous injection of saline. The BPs were administered once a day during 25 days before OTM started and during 10 days of OTM. The left upper first molar was moved with a stainless-steel closed coil spring which delivered an initial force of 0.4N. OTM was measured with a digital caliper comparing the moved and the contralateral side. The histomorphometric analysis counted the number of osteoclasts, inflammatory cells, blood vessels and fibroblasts (n/104m2) in periodontal ligament (PDL) of the distobuccal root. Results: A reduction of 58.3% of OTM was found in Group OTM+A and 99.6% in Group OTM+Z, when compared with Group OTM. There was a significant decrease of osteoclasts and inflammatory cells in BP-treated groups. Blood vessels and fibroblastic cells decreased mainly in Group OTM+Z. Conclusion: Alendronate sodium and zoledronic acid have similar effects on the periodontal tissue during orthodontic treatment in rats. Especially, zoledronic acid can affect orthodontic tooth movement.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 164-169 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2017 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2017 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Keywords
- adverse effects
- alendronate sodium
- bisphosphonates
- orthodontic tooth movement
- zoledronic acid
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthodontics
- Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology