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Mechanism Of Mechanical Vibration In Enhancing Orthodontic Retention, Brent A. Ito
Mechanism Of Mechanical Vibration In Enhancing Orthodontic Retention, Brent A. Ito
Master's Theses (2009 -)
Introduction: Low-magnitude, high-frequency (LMHF) mechanical vibration is proven to be anabolic and can increase alveolar bone mass. The objectives of this study were to generate an orthodontic retention cell culture model and investigate the effects of LMHF mechanical vibration on human periodontal ligament fibroblast (HPLF) cells after orthodontic loading (retention) in vitro. Materials and Methods: HPLF cells were seeded at a density of 4x105/well in 6-well Flexcell culture plates (Day 0). On day 3, the cells were mechanically stretched (15% surface extension) for 1 hour to mimic orthodontic loading/tension in vitro. On day 5, the cells were randomly assigned to …
The Effect Of Mechanical Vibration On Alveolar Bone Following Experimental Periodontitis: A Time Course Study, Joshua Murphy
The Effect Of Mechanical Vibration On Alveolar Bone Following Experimental Periodontitis: A Time Course Study, Joshua Murphy
Master's Theses (2009 -)
Introduction: High-frequency vibration with low magnitude acceleration has varying effects on alveolar bone. The objectives of this study were to establish a murine model for periodontitis and to explore the best time window of this model to investigate the effects of high frequency, low magnitude mechanical vibration on alveolar bone following ligature-induced experimental periodontitis. Materials and Methods: Ninety-five 11-week-old inbred strain C57BL/67 male mice were randomly assigned into four groups: 1) healthy control (n = 9); 2) healthy + mechanical vibration (n = 8); 3) experimental periodontitis + no treatment (n=7); and 4) experimental periodontitis + vibration (n = 9). …
The Direct Effect Of Low-Magnitude High-Frequency Mechanical Vibration On Osteoclast Formation From Raw267.4 Monocytes, Maxwell Antonio Abraham
The Direct Effect Of Low-Magnitude High-Frequency Mechanical Vibration On Osteoclast Formation From Raw267.4 Monocytes, Maxwell Antonio Abraham
Master's Theses (2009 -)
Low-magnitude high-frequency (LMHF) mechanical vibration has been demonstrated to enhance bone formation possibly through inhibition of osteoclastogenesis of bone. Earlier research has demonstrated osteoclast formation from RAW264.7 monocytes was inhibited by a chewing cycle mimicking vibration through inhibition of dendritic cell-specific transmembrane protein (DC-STAMP). We hypothesize that application of LMHF mechanical vibration directly inhibits osteoclast formation from RAW264.7 monocytes in a frequency dependent manner. RAW264.7 monocytes (ATCC) were cultured in alpha minimal essential medium (MEM) with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS ) and 1% Pen/Strep at 37°C and 5% CO2. The cells were seeded at a density of 2000 cells/well …
Effect Of Mechanical Vibration On Resistance To Sliding In The Fixed Orthodontic Appliance, David Robert Kennedy
Effect Of Mechanical Vibration On Resistance To Sliding In The Fixed Orthodontic Appliance, David Robert Kennedy
Master's Theses (2009 -)
Objective: To determine the effects of mechanical vibrations produced from electric tooth brushes and a commercially available device called AcceleDent, on the resistance to sliding at the bracket-arch wire interface. Materials and Methods: All as-received wires and brackets were cleaned with 95% ethanol prior to testing. An individual metal bracket was mounted on a custom metal fixture. The custom metal fixture had a polyurethane material that resembled the mechanical feature of the human periodontal ligament. The test metal bracket was aligned and bonded passively with 4 other non-movable brackets using a straight piece of .0215" X .025" SS wire. Another …