Role of Vibrations in Orthodontics: A Review

Authors

  • Varun Goyal, Dr Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana
  • Raj Kumar Singh, Dr Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana
  • Nishant Gupta, Dr Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana
  • Gurkeerat Singh, Prof Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana
  • Ashima Relhan, Dr Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v8i2.23072

Keywords:

Orthodontics, Vibration

Abstract

Long treatment time has been a deterrent for the patients for pursuing orthodontic treatment. Orthodontist from time immemorial have been trying different methods for reducing the treatment time. It has been documented in literature that vibration therapy helps in bone remodelling and muscle regeneration as demonstrated in cases of osteoporosis, muscle loss and joint pain. Using the similar approach orthodontist from different era have tried to accelerate the tooth movement using different methods. This article summarises the efforts of different clinicians and their approaches to achieve reduced orthodontic treatment time as well as reducing the discomfort, pain and root resorption using pulsations and vibrations.

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Author Biographies

Varun Goyal, Dr, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana

Department of Orthodontics, Reader

Raj Kumar Singh, Dr, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana

Department of Orthodntics, Reader

Nishant Gupta, Dr, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana

Department of Orthdontics, Reader

Gurkeerat Singh, Prof, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana

Dept. of Orthodontics, Professor and Head

Ashima Relhan, Dr, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana

Dept. Of Orthodontics; Assistant Professor

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Published

2018-12-31

How to Cite

Goyal, V., Singh, R. K., Gupta, N., Singh, G., & Relhan, A. (2018). Role of Vibrations in Orthodontics: A Review. Orthodontic Journal of Nepal, 8(2), 50–54. https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v8i2.23072

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Review Articles