Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2015, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (42): 6826-6831.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2015.42.019

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Role of insulin-like growth factor in the orthodontic periodontal tissue remodeling

Lang Yao-ling1, Guan Xiao-yan1, 2, Liu Jian-guo1, 2   

  1. 1School of Stomatology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China; 2Special Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Institutions of Higher Learning in Guizhou Province, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research in Zunyi City, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
  • Online:2015-10-08 Published:2015-10-08
  • Contact: Liu Jian-guo, M.D., Professor, Master’s supervisor, School of Stomatology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China; Special Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Institutions of Higher Learning in Guizhou Province, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research in Zunyi City, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
  • About author:Lang Yao-ling, Studying for master’s degree, Physician, School of Stomatology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
  • Supported by:

    the Innovative Talent Team Project of Guizhou Province, No. [2013]4026; the Key Subject Construction in Higher Education of Guizhou Province, No. SZXK-201207-04; Special Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research, Institutions of Higher Learning in Guizhou Province, No. KY[2013]109; the Provincial-Municipal Scientific and Technological Cooperation Project, No. [2014]41

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Orthodontic treatment is a mechanical force for tooth to cause the remodeling of periodontal tissue, produced by the tooth movement. The main aspect of orthodontic periodontal tissue remodeling is the alveolar bone. Insulin-like growth factor is an important factor in the remodeling of periodontal tissue, which plays an important role in the growth, differentiation and growth of the cells.
OBJECTIVE: To review the role of insulin-like growth factors in periodontal tissue remodeling. 
METHODS: A computer-based retrieval of PubMed, CNKI and Guizhou Province Digital Library Database was
performed to search articles related to the role of insulin-like growth factors in periodontal tissue remodeling. The keywords were “insulin-like growth factor; periodontal tissue; remodeling” in English and Chinese, respectively.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Insulin like growth factor belongs to the insulin family, a kind of peptides, which can promote the migration, proliferation, differentiation, collagen and matrix synthesis and alkaline phosphatase activity of osteoblasts, fibroblasts and mesenchymal cells in the periodontal ligament. It also plays an important role in the repair of injury. During orthodontic treatment, the use of suitable orthodontic force combined with insulin-like growth factor can promote periodontal tissue remodeling, accelerate the orthodontic tooth movement and shorten the treatment time for patients.
 

Key words: Insulin-Like Growth Factor I, Periodontium, Fibroblasts, Tissue Engineering