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Proteoglycans and Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Department of Basic Dental Science, Dental School, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, and Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, Edwards Building, School of Dentistry, University of Liverpool, UK

Dr R. J. Waddington, Department of Basic Dental Science, Dental School, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XY, UK (waddingtonrj{at}cardiff.ac.uk).

Abstract

Proteoglycans represent an important and diverse family of extracellular matrix components within the connective tissues of the periodontium. This review focuses on the function and metabolism of the various proteoglycans in periodontal tissues, such as alveolar bone and periodontal ligament, and considers their potential fate in response to an orthodontic force. Such considerations provide an important background in evaluating the potential for proteoglycan metabolites, alongside other connective tissue metabolites, as biomarkers for assessing the deep-seated metabolic changes and as a diagnostic tool in monitoring orthodontic tooth movement.

Key words: Proteoglycan, Glycosaminoglycan, Gingival crevicular fluid, orthodontic tooth movement

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