Micro-Raman spectroscopy for monitoring changes in periodontal ligaments and gingival crevicular fluid

Sensors (Basel). 2014 Nov 27;14(12):22552-63. doi: 10.3390/s141222552.

Abstract

Micro-Raman Spectroscopy is an efficient method for analyzing biological specimens due to its sensitivity to subtle chemical and structural changes. The aim of this study was to use micro-Raman spectroscopy to analyze chemical and structural changes in periodontal ligament after orthodontic force application and in gingival crevicular fluid in presence of periodontal disease. The biopsy of periodontal ligament samples of premolars extracted for orthodontic reasons and the gingival crevicular fluid samples collected by using absorbent paper cones; were analyzed by micro-Raman spectroscopy. Changes of the secondary protein structure related to different times of orthodontic force application were reported; whereas an increase of carotene was revealed in patients affected by periodontal inflammation.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Dental Stress Analysis
  • Female
  • Gingival Crevicular Fluid / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Periodontal Ligament / chemistry*
  • Protein Structure, Secondary
  • Proteins / analysis*
  • Proteins / ultrastructure*
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman / methods*
  • Tooth Movement Techniques*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Proteins