Analysis of the Potency of Robusta Coffee (Coffea canephora) to Increase the Expression of FGF2, Collagen 1 and ALP in the Periodontal Ligament During Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Abstract

Orthodontic treatment is relatively long and various efforts have been made to speedup the movement of orthodontic teeth. Coffee contains substances called caffeine (1,3,7 trimethylxanthine), chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid, as well as flavonoids which have antioxidanteffects. Chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid are antioxidants that can reduce oxidative stress in osteoblasts and promote osteogenesis. The study aimed to analyze the expression of FGF2, Collagen 1 and ALP, on the movement of orthodontic teeth after administration of Robusta coffee extract. 24 wistar rats divided into 4 groups, namely groups C1 and C2: Rats were givenorthodontic mechanical force (OMF) for 2 and 3 weeks and groups T1 and T2: Mice were given OMF and Robusta coffee extract for 2 and 3 weeks. OMF in mice (rats) was carried out bymeans of the right maxillary first molars teeth and on both maxillary incisors were given ligature wires. Then the right maxillary first molars moved to the mesial with a Niti closed coil spring. Observations were made on the day 15 and day 22 with immunohistochemical examinations to determine the expression of FGF2, Collagen 1 and ALP. The results indicated that administration of Robusta coffee extract for 2 and 3 weeks significantly increased the [expression of FGF2, Collagen 1 and ALP. The expression of FGF2, Collagen 1 and ALP (expression of GFß1, IGF1 and PDGF). The expression of TGFß1, IGF1 and PDGF during 3 weeks was greater than that at 2 weeks (p < 0.05. Robusta coffee extract can be used as an alternative ingredient in accelerating orthodontic treatment.