Dental

The Assessment of New Bone Formation Induced by Unfocused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Applied on Pre-Surgical Phase of Distraction Osteogenesis - This study aims to evaluate the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy applied before and/or immediately after the osteotomy on the maturation during the consolidation phase.

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Induces Alveolar Bone Regeneration - Periodontal inflammation with alveolar bone resorption is a hallmark of periodontitis. We hypothesized that extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) could promote the regeneration of alveolar bone following Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced periodontitis in rats.

Effect of Electrohydraulic Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on the Repair of Bone Defects Grafted with Particulate Allografts - This study determined the effect of electrohydraulic extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on the healing of mandi- ble defects repaired using particulate allogenic bone grafts.

The Effect of Unfocused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Bone Defect Healing in Diabetics - The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the unfocused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on healing of mandible ramus defects in diabetic rats.

Is it possible to change of the duration of consolidation period in the distraction osteogenesis with the repetition of extracorporeal shock waves? - In this study we examined the effects of two different repeated Extracorporeal Shock Waves (ESW) on the consolidation period of the distraction osteogenesis (DO) of the rabbit mandible using stereological, radio- logical and immunohistochemical methods.

Effects of Low-Energy Shock Waves on Oral Bacteria - The objective of the present study was to determine any antibacterial effect of ESWT on oral bacteria.

The Influence of Shockwave Therapy on Orthodontic Tooth Movement Induced in the Rat - The application of orthodontic force evokes an inflammatory reaction resulting in tooth movement. Shockwave therapy might have an effect on both inflammatory and periodonal ligament cytokine profiles. Our aim was to evaluate the fluctuations of different inflammatory cytokines after orthodontic force induction with and without shockwave therapy.

Periodontal Cytokines Profile Under Orthodontic Force and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Stimuli in a Rat Model - Extracorporeal shock wave therapy has been used in various clinical conditions as a result of its ability to stimulate healing processes in acute and chronic inflammatory states. Orthodontic force application triggers an inflammatory reaction in the periodontal tissue surrounding the involved teeth, resulting in tooth movement. Preliminary work revealed that extracorporeal shock wave therapy increased the expression of the inflammatory cytokines involved. Our aim was to investigate the expression of inflammatory cytokines in the periodontal tissues following orthodontic force induction, with and without shock wave therapy, in experimental rats.

Assessment of IL-1Beta and VEGF Concentration in Rat Model During Orthodontic Tooth Movement and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy - This study aimed to investigate PDL’s cytokine concentration fluctuations after induction of orthodontic force with and without extracorporeal shock wave therapy in a rat model.

Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) on Pulpal Blood Flow After Orthodontic Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial - The effect of non-invasive extracorporeal shockwaves on pulpal blood flow in orthodontic patients who have undergone active treatment was investigated.

Impact of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Tooth Mobility in Adult Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Single-Center Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial - This RCT investigated the effect of non-invasive extracorporeal shockwaves on tooth mobility in orthodontic patients after active treatment.

Impact of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) on Orthodontic Tooth Movement - A Randomized Clinical Trial - This randomized clinical trial investigated the ef- fect of extracorporeal shock waves on the amount of ortho- dontic tooth movement and periodontal parameters.

Impact of Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy on the Stability of Temporary Anchorage Devices in Adults: A Single-Center, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial - In this randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, we investigated the effect of noninvasive extracorporeal shock waves on the stability of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) under orthodontic loading.

Effects of Shock Waves on Expression of IL-6, IL-8, MCP-1, and TNF- alpha Expression by Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts: An In Vitro Study - Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can modulate cell behavior through mechanical information trans- duction. Human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (hPDLF) are sensible to mechanical stimulus and can express pro-inflammatory molecules in response. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impacts of shock waves on interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), monocyte chemotactic protein 1 (MCP-1), and tumor necrosis factor- alpha (TNF-a) expression by hPDLF.

The Effect of Different Doses of Extracorporeal Shock Waves on Experimental Model Mandibular Distraction - Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is widely used treatment for the bone deformities. In addition extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a new perspective on noninvasive modalities of management of the bone regeneration.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment Impedes Tooth Movement in Rats - Accelerated tooth movement has been a topic of interest for orthodontic research recently. Surgically facilitated orthodontic treatment has been shown to be an effective approach to accelerate tooth movement; however, it remains invasive, requires additional surgery, and may increase post-operative complications. In this study, we evaluate the effects of extracorporeal shockwave treatment (ESWT), a non-invasive approach to regenerate alveolar bone, on orthodontic tooth movement in rats.

Immunomodulation of Osseointegration Through Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Luis Amengual-Peñafiel, María C. Jara-Sepúlveda, Leopoldo Parada-Pozas, Francisco Marchesani-Carrasco, Ricardo Cartes-Velásquez, Blas Galdames-Gutiérrez

Shock Waves Reach Dental Implantology (Spanish) - Lithotripsy or Shock Wave Therapy is proving to be an effective non-invasive treatment to regenerate bone in the jaws. Lithotripsy is a shock wave medical procedure originally developed to remove stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter.

Update on the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave treatment for myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia - Chronic muscle pain syndrome is one of the main causes of musculoskeletal pathologies requiring treatment. Many terms have been used in the past to describe painful muscular syndromes in the absence of evident local nociception such as myogelosis, muscle hardening, myalgia, muscular rheumatism, fibrositis or myofascial trigger point with or without referred pain. More..

Immunomodulation of Osseointegration Through Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy - Dental implants are a routine procedure within the therapeutic range of dentists. Many loading protocols are based on techniques and biological times that consider the biology of the host bed. However, early or late complications may occur, such as lack of osseointegration, peri-implantitis, and marginal bone loss. More..

Impact of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy on the stability of temporary anchorage devices in adults: A single-center, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial - In this randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, we investigated the effect of noninvasive extracorporeal shock waves on the stability of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) under orthodontic loading. More..

Impact of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on orthodontic tooth movement—a randomized clinical trial - s This randomized clinical trial investigated the effect of extracorporeal shock waves on the amount of orthodontic tooth movement and periodontal parameters. More..

Extracorporeal shockwave treatment impedes tooth movement in rats - Accelerated tooth movement has been a topic of interest for orthodontic research recently. Surgically facilitated orthodontic treatment has been shown to be an effective approach to accelerate tooth movement; however, it remains invasive, requires additional surgery, and may increase post-operative complications. In this study, we evaluate the effects of extracorporeal shockwave treatment (ESWT), a non-invasive approach to regenerate alveolar bone, on orthodontic tooth movement in rats. More..

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in periodontics: A new paradigm - The quest for exploring new frontiers in the field of medical science for efficient and improved treatment modalities has always been on a rise. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has been enormously used in medical practice, principally, for the management of urolithiasis, cholelithiasis and also in various orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders. More..

Impact of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on orthodontic tooth movement - a randomized clinical trial - This randomized clinical trial investigated the effect of extracorporeal shock waves on the amount of orthodontic tooth movement and periodontal parameters More..

Effect of Low-energy Extracorporeal Shock Waves on Orthodontic Tooth Movement and Miniscrew Stability - The low-energy extracorporal shockwave is a scientifically approved method to activate respectively increase bone-turnover processes especially in orthopedic medicine. The aim of this clinical study is to apply this effect in orthodontic dentistry and evaluate the orthodontic tooth movement respectively miniscrew stability clinically. This randomized clinical study is carried out in orthodontic patients undergoing space closure therapy at the university clinic of dentistry. During this period the tooth movement rate as well as the miniscrew stability are evaluated consecutively chairside. More..

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy induces alveolar bone regeneration - Periodontal inflammation with alveolar bone
resorption is a hallmark of periodontitis. We hhypothesized that extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) could promote the regeneration of alveolar bone following Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced periodontitis in rats. More..

Effect of shockwave therapy on orthodontic tooth movement - ESWT delays orthodonic tooth movement in rats and promotes
osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation. More..

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