Effect of 125–150 Hz Vibrational Frequency Electric Toothbrush on Teeth and Supporting Structures: A Finite Element Method Study

Effect of 125 Hz and 150 Hz vibrational frequency electric toothbrushes on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement and prostaglandin E2 levels

“…The alveolar bone undergoing remodeling, inflammation, and the reaction of bone cells that have been caused due to the forces applied during orthodontic treatment causes the rapid movement of the tooth. 18,20,21 Various techniques for accelerating the movement of the tooth during orthodontic treatment, such as electric magnets, laser beam, Wilckodontics, corticision, pulsed electromagnetic fields, and peizopuncture had their disadvantages. [18][19][20][21] So we decided on using our customized electric toothbrush providing mechanical vibration of 125 Hz and 150 Hz each and assessed the level of PGE2 on their usage.…”

“…18,20,21 Various techniques for accelerating the movement of the tooth during orthodontic treatment, such as electric magnets, laser beam, Wilckodontics, corticision, pulsed electromagnetic fields, and peizopuncture had their disadvantages. [18][19][20][21] So we decided on using our customized electric toothbrush providing mechanical vibration of 125 Hz and 150 Hz each and assessed the level of PGE2 on their usage. The two intensities considered to be incorporated into the electric toothbrushes were based on a finite element study conducted in 2021.…”

“…The two intensities considered to be incorporated into the electric toothbrushes were based on a finite element study conducted in 2021. 20 To visualize the definite effect of vibrational frequencies on the teeth and surrounding tissues, it was necessary to use the electric toothbrush for a longer duration. According to previous reports, the efficacy of all brushes (electric and manual) was attained after 30 seconds of brushing per quadrant or two minutes for the entire mouth.…”

“…The alveolar bone undergoing remodeling, inflammation, and the reaction of bone cells that have been caused due to the forces applied during orthodontic treatment causes the rapid movement of the tooth. 18 , 20 , 21 …”

“…The two intensities considered to be incorporated into the electric toothbrushes were based on a finite element study conducted in 2021. 20 …”