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Piush Kumar, Shreya Agrawal, Payal Sharma, Shubhangi Jain, Divya Shetty, Bhupender Singh, Piush Kumar, Shreya Agrawal, Payal Sharma, Shubhangi Jain, Divya Shetty, Bhupender Singh

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13

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2

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Aim and Objectives: Prolonged orthodontic treatment duration is a major concern in clinical practice. Techniques aimed at accelerating tooth movement include both biochemical and physical stimulation methods. This study evaluated the effect of vibratory stimulus on Interleukin-1? (IL-1?) levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and its correlation with the rate of canine retraction.Materials and Methods: A split-mouth clinical study was conducted on 10 patients undergoing maxillary first premolar extractions. Canine retraction was performed using NiTi coil springs on both sides; one side received additional vibratory stimulus via electric toothbrush use (8 minutes twice daily for 8 weeks). GCF samples were collected at 0 (T0), 24 hours (T1), 4 weeks (T2), and 8 weeks (T3). IL-1? levels were analyzed using ELISA. Tooth movement was measured using digital calipers, and pain perception was assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS). Statistical analysis was conducted using Wilcoxon signed-rank test, paired t-test, and Pearson’s correlation.Results: Both groups showed a significant increase in IL-1? levels at 24 hours, followed by a gradual decline toward baseline by 8 weeks. There was no statistically significant difference in the rate of tooth movement or IL-1? levels between the vibratory and control groups. However, patients in the vibratory group reported significantly lower VAS pain scores.Conclusion: Vibratory stimulus does not enhance the rate of tooth movement or sustain elevated IL-1? levels but is effective in reducing orthodontic pain. No correlation was found between IL-1? levels and rate of tooth movement.