Optimizing orthodontic treatment using serum IGF-1 level and cervical staging
International Conference on Clinical Chemistry & Laboratory Medicine
October 17-18, 2016 Chicago, USA

Sandhya Jain

College of Dentistry, Indore India

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Biochem Anal Biochem

Abstract:

Growth of the craniofacial complex in both magnitude and direction has long been regarded as a key factor for successful orthodontic treatment. Accurate assessment for prediction of future facial growth assists orthodontist in formulating proper treatment plan to achieve the best possible result and long-term stability. Among the various growth indicators skeletal age is considered as the most reliable method as it is closely related to physical growth. Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is one of the main mediators of the actions of growth hormone in promoting muscular and skeletal growth. The study was conducted on 45 male subjects who were at skeletal maturation stage CS-3, CS-4 and CS-5. Serum IGF-1 levels were estimated from blood samples using chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) method. Highly significant different levels of IGF were found between all cervical stages and post hoc analysis revealed no statistical significant difference in CS-3 and CS-4 therefore; the subjects at CS-3 and CS-4 were combined. New upper and lower bound limits of IGF-1 levels were obtained which were 310 and 360ng/ml, thus a cut off value of 310ng/ml for various treatment options was derived. So a new combined classification of cervical staging and IGF is proposed for optimizing orthodontic treatment timing.

Biography :

Sandhya Jain completed her MDS from the King George's Medical College, India. She has a Membership in IDA, IOS, WFO, ADA, FICD, F PFA. She awarded Gold Medal for securing first position in BDS and Silver Medal for securing highest marks in orthodontics. She was the past Member of Editorial Board of Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy and present Member of Editorial Board of Journal of Orofacial & Health Sciences.

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