Adjunctive therapies in orthodontics: a scoping systematic review
Abstract Background Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) induces physiological and sometimes pathological inflammation in periodontal tissues. This review evaluates the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), vibrational therapy, and probiotics as adjunctive treatments for managing inflammation...
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| author | Dana Salha Kausar Fakhruddin Samaranayake Lakshman Victor Haruo Matsubara Nabiha Remmani Snigdha Pattanaik Siew-Ging Gong |
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| description | Abstract Background Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) induces physiological and sometimes pathological inflammation in periodontal tissues. This review evaluates the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), vibrational therapy, and probiotics as adjunctive treatments for managing inflammation, pain, and the duration of OTM. Methods Medline via OVID, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases were utilized to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between January 1990 and November 2023. Studies were selected based on their evaluation of LLLT, vibrational therapy, and probiotics as adjuncts in fixed orthodontic treatment. Results LLLT shows promise in enhancing orthodontic tooth movement by accelerating tooth movement and potentially reducing pain. However, disparate study outcomes indicate a need for standardized application protocols. The efficacy of vibrational therapy as an adjunct in OTM remains inconclusive. Some studies in this regard indicate a significant acceleration in OTM but most did not. Probiotic therapy shows potential to improve oral microbiota balance and inflammation but requires more rigorous studies to determine its efficacy and optimal administration methods. Conclusion Future research should focus on establishing standardized guidelines and protocols to achieve consistent and reliable outcomes across these adjunctive therapies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-35db1f972a4f454d8e1633793459dfe52025-08-20T02:27:06ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312025-04-0125112310.1186/s12903-025-05874-xAdjunctive therapies in orthodontics: a scoping systematic reviewDana Salha0Kausar Fakhruddin1Samaranayake Lakshman2Victor Haruo Matsubara3Nabiha Remmani4Snigdha Pattanaik5Siew-Ging Gong6Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of SharjahFaculty of Dental Medicine, University of SharjahDepartment of Oral Biosciences, University of Hong KongUWA Dental School, the University of Western AustraliaFaculty of Dental Medicine, University of SharjahFaculty of Dental Medicine, University of SharjahFaculty of Dentistry, University of TorontoAbstract Background Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) induces physiological and sometimes pathological inflammation in periodontal tissues. This review evaluates the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), vibrational therapy, and probiotics as adjunctive treatments for managing inflammation, pain, and the duration of OTM. Methods Medline via OVID, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases were utilized to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between January 1990 and November 2023. Studies were selected based on their evaluation of LLLT, vibrational therapy, and probiotics as adjuncts in fixed orthodontic treatment. Results LLLT shows promise in enhancing orthodontic tooth movement by accelerating tooth movement and potentially reducing pain. However, disparate study outcomes indicate a need for standardized application protocols. The efficacy of vibrational therapy as an adjunct in OTM remains inconclusive. Some studies in this regard indicate a significant acceleration in OTM but most did not. Probiotic therapy shows potential to improve oral microbiota balance and inflammation but requires more rigorous studies to determine its efficacy and optimal administration methods. Conclusion Future research should focus on establishing standardized guidelines and protocols to achieve consistent and reliable outcomes across these adjunctive therapies.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05874-xFixed orthodontic treatmentLow level laser therapyOrthodontic tooth movementProbioticsVibrational therapy |
| spellingShingle | Dana Salha Kausar Fakhruddin Samaranayake Lakshman Victor Haruo Matsubara Nabiha Remmani Snigdha Pattanaik Siew-Ging Gong Adjunctive therapies in orthodontics: a scoping systematic review BMC Oral Health Fixed orthodontic treatment Low level laser therapy Orthodontic tooth movement Probiotics Vibrational therapy |
| title | Adjunctive therapies in orthodontics: a scoping systematic review |
| title_full | Adjunctive therapies in orthodontics: a scoping systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Adjunctive therapies in orthodontics: a scoping systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adjunctive therapies in orthodontics: a scoping systematic review |
| title_short | Adjunctive therapies in orthodontics: a scoping systematic review |
| title_sort | adjunctive therapies in orthodontics a scoping systematic review |
| topic | Fixed orthodontic treatment Low level laser therapy Orthodontic tooth movement Probiotics Vibrational therapy |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05874-x |
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