scholarly journals Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound attenuates replacement root resorption of avulsed teeth stored in dry condition in dogs

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saemi Seong ◽  
Dohyun Kim ◽  
Dasun Lee ◽  
Hyung-Ryong Kim ◽  
Yooseok Shin

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate the effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on replacement root resorption after replantation of avulsed teeth stored in a dry condition in dogs. A total of 73 premolar roots from four male mongrel dogs were intentionally avulsed with forceps and divided into four groups—HN, HL, DN, and DL—according to storage conditions and whether or not they received LIPUS treatment. Thirty-eight roots were kept in Hanks’ Balanced Salt Solution for 30 min (HN and HL groups), whereas the remaining 35 roots were left to dry in the air for an hour (DN and DL groups) prior to replantation. Following replantation, the roots in the HL and DL groups (21 and 18 roots, respectively) received a 20-min daily LIPUS treatment for 2 weeks. The animals were euthanized 4 weeks after the operation. Micro-computed tomography images were acquired for each root and the amount of replacement root resorption was measured three-dimensionally. Histological assessments were also carried out. There was significantly less replacement root resorption for the roots in the DL group compared to the DN group (p < 0.01). Histological findings in the DN group demonstrated evident replacement root resorption, whereas the DL group revealed less severe resorption compared to the DN group. Within the limitations, these results suggest that LIPUS could attenuate the replacement resorption of avulsed teeth stored in a dry condition, thereby improving their prognosis.

2015 ◽  
Vol 86 (4) ◽  
pp. 550-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasnain Raza ◽  
Paul Major ◽  
Douglas Dederich ◽  
Tarek El-Bialy

ABSTRACT Objectives:  To evaluate the effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on orthodontically induced tooth root resorption caused by torque in human subjects. Materials and Methods:  Ten healthy patients (12–35 years of age) who required extraction of all first premolars as a part of their routine orthodontic treatment were recruited. A 15° twist was applied in the arch wire using 0.019 × 0.025-inch TMA in a 0.022-inch bracket system (Synergy R) that produced a buccal root torque of approximately 5 N/mm at the bracket level. Using a split mouth design, randomization, and blinding, one side of the arch received LIPUS for 20 minutes per day for 4 weeks at an incident intensity of 30 mW/cm2 of the transducers’ surface area. The other side served as a self-control, which received a sham transducer. After 4 weeks, all first premolars were extracted and micro–computed tomographic analysis was performed on these extracted teeth. A linear mixed-model statistical analysis was used. Results:  LIPUS-treated teeth showed significantly less total volume of resorption lacunae compared to control teeth by a mean difference of (0.54 ± 0.09 mm3) (P &lt; .001) and percentage of root resorption by a mean difference of (0.33 ± 0.05 mm3) (P &lt; .001). In addition, significantly fewer resorption lacunae were found on all root surfaces in the LIPUS group compared to the control except in the instance of the distal surface. Limitations:  This study was performed on limited number of cases during a 4-week period. Conclusions:  LIPUS minimizes root resorption when applied during torque tooth movement over a 4-week period.


Hand Surgery ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (03) ◽  
pp. 433-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michiyo Tomaru ◽  
Denju Osada ◽  
Satoshi Fujita ◽  
Kazuya Tamai

Two delayed unions and one nonunion of hook of the hamate fractures in adults aged 31-, 40-, and 41-years-old were treated with low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS). Ultrasound treatment was started at three, four, and six months after injury and ultrasound exposure at the hook of the hamate in the hypothenar eminence was carried out for four to five months. During the management period, there was no immobilisation with a cast or brace and limited strain with only routine daily activities allowed. In all cases, bony union was confirmed on carpal tunnel radiographs or computed tomography at the final follow-up time of eight and 36 months after injuries.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 804 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarek El-Bialy ◽  
Khaled Farouk ◽  
Terry D. Carlyle ◽  
William Wiltshire ◽  
Robert Drummond ◽  
...  

The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible effect of low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on tooth movement and root resorption in orthodontic patients. Twenty-one patients were included in a split-mouth study design (group 1). Ten additional patients were included with no LIPUS device being used and this group was used as the negative control group (group 2). Group 1 patients were given LIPUS devices that were randomly assigned to right or left side on upper or lower arches. LIPUS was applied to the assigned side that was obtained by randomization, using transducers that produce ultrasound with a pulse frequency of 1.5 MHz, a pulse repetition rate of 1 kHz, and average output intensity of 30 mW/cm2. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were taken before and after treatment. The extraction space dimensions were measured every four weeks and root lengths of canines were measured before and after treatment. The data were analyzed using paired t-test. The study outcome showed that the mean rate of tooth movement in LIPUS side was 0.266 ± 0.092 mm/week and on the control side was 0.232 ± 0.085 mm/week and the difference was statistically significant. LIPUS increased the rate of tooth movement by an average of 29%. For orthodontic root resorption, the LIPUS side (0.0092 ± 0.022 mm/week) showed a statistically significant decrease as compared to control side (0.0223 ± 0.022 mm/week). The LIPUS application accelerated tooth movement and minimized orthodontically induced tooth root resorption at the same time.


2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 1187-1196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleh Al-Daghreer ◽  
Michael Doschak ◽  
Alastair J. Sloan ◽  
Paul W. Major ◽  
Giseon Heo ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 4073-4082
Author(s):  
Kunzhan Cai ◽  
Yilai Jiao ◽  
Quan Quan ◽  
Yulin Hao ◽  
Jie Liu ◽  
...  

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