Effect of Omega-3 On Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Orthodontic movement is a continuous and balanced process characterized by resorption and apposition of bone in areas of pressure and tension after mechanical strength forces are applied. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the effect of omega-3 administration on orthodontic tooth movement from various studies that have been carried out previously. Search articles online using PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus, Ebscohost, and Google Scholar between 1995-2021. The keywords used were (Orthodontic tooth movement OR Orthodontic movement AND bone remodelling OR Alveolar bone remodelling OR Alveolar remodelling AND Omega 3 OR Fatty acids OR EPA DHA). A total of 530 articles were obtained and then screened using titles, abstracts, and can access full text there are 44 articles. Then by using inclusion and exclusion criteria, three full-text journals were obtained and compiled using PRISMA. These studies show that omega-3 administration affects orthodontic tooth movement. Omega 3 can slow down the movement of orthodontic teeth so that it can consider as a method of preventing relapse by giving omega-3 at the end of orthodontic treatment.