Effects of Vitamin D Deficiency on the Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement: An Animal Study
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Materials And Methods: Wistar rats were divided into two groups: control group with average vitamin D levels and experimental group with induced vitamin D deficiency. Orthodontic appliances were fixed to initiate tooth movement. Distance between the reference teeth were measured in millimeters on day zero, and repeated every 7 days, till day 21.
Results: A significant difference within the experimental group was found; as well as within the control group, there was also no significant interaction between time and the type of group.
Conclusion: The rate of Orthodontic tooth movement was not affected by induced vitamin D deficiency in rats.
Ferrillo M, Calafiore D, Lippi L, Agostini F, Migliario M, Invernizzi M Korean J Orthod. 2024; 54(1):26-47.
PMID: 38268460 PMC: 10811359. DOI: 10.4041/kjod23.064.