Evaluation the effectiveness of the vibrational applications on orthodontic treatment

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of vibrational applications, that is a non-invasive physical method, on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement. Method: Acceledent (Orthoaccel Technologies, Texas, USA) is a class 2 medical device with FDA approval was used to apply mechanical vibration clinically. Twenty patients (10 boys and 10 girls) who had class 2 division 1 malocclusion or severe crowding and need first premolar extractions as a treatment modality were included to the study. The patients were divided into two groups as control and study. The 3-dimensional digital models were taken just before canine distalization and after space closure by 3Shape TRİOS R700 (3Shape Inc., Copenhagen, Denmark) device. The dimensional measurements between molars and canines were evaluated. The results were assessed with SPSS 23.0 programme (İBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, NY, USA). Results: Toot movement speed was 1.06 mm/month for mandibular and maxillary canine teeth in control group. İn study group movement speed for maxillary canines were 1.24 mm/month and for mandibular canines were 1.09 mm/month. Conclusion: According to our results, there were no differences between Acceledent Aura (Orthoaccel Technologies lnc, Texas, USA) applied group and control group in the rate of canine distalization.