West China Journal of Stomatology ›› 2019, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (5): 537-540.doi: 10.7518/hxkq.2019.05.016

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Expression of myofibroblast in gingival after orthodontic loading

Meng Yao1,Liu Man2(),Deng Qiannan1   

  1. 1.Dept. of Orthodontics, Shenzhen Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
    2.Medical Technic & Nursing School, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China
  • Received:2019-03-15 Revised:2019-07-02 Online:2019-10-01 Published:2019-10-15
  • Contact: Man Liu E-mail:liumandentist@126.com
  • Supported by:
    Basic Research Projects of Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee(JCYJ201802281-64957104)

Abstract:

Objective To examine the expression of myofibroblast in gingival after orthodontic loading. Methods Eight patients were selected as experimental group and treated with orthodontic force for 4 months. Ten patients were selected as the control group, were not loaded. The gingival protein expressions of collagen typeⅠ, collagen type Ⅲ, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) were evaluated by immunohistochemistry method. Results Positive expressions of collagen typeⅠ, collagen type Ⅲ were founded, while no positive staining for α-SMA in the gingival tissue except vascular epithelium before loading. In experimental group, collagen type I and collagen type Ⅲ were increased after orthodontic loading (P<0.05), the expression of α-SMA was detected and statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion The myofibroblast exists in gingival tissue after orthodontic loading, and it may be concerned with orthodontic teeth relapse.

Key words: orthodontics, gingival, myofibroblast, α-smooth muscle actin

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