Vibratory stimulation increases interleukin-1 beta secretion during orthodontic tooth movement.

CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that, in combination with light orthodontic force, application of vibratory stimuli using an electric toothbrush enhanced the secretion of IL-1β in GCF and accelerated orthodontic tooth movement.
PMID: 25811245 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - March 26, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Leethanakul C, Suamphan S, Jitpukdeebodintra S, Thongudomporn U, Charoemratrote C Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research