Aim To quantify the expression of angiogenic growth factors (ANG2, VEGFA, TGFß1) and their corresponding receptors (VEGFR1, VGFR2, NRP1 and TGFßR1) in human dental pulps from extracted third molars with complete and incomplete root development. Methodology Fifty‐six dental pulp samples obtained from freshly extracted human third molars were divided equally into two groups according to their stage of root development; 28 third molars with complete root development and 28 third molars with incomplete root development. All samples were processed and total RNA was extracted, cDNA was then synthetized for each sample and the target genes expression profiles for ANG2, VEGFA, VEGFR1, VEGFR2, NRP1, TGFß1 and TGFßR1 were obtained by RT2‐PCR. The data was analysed with a Student's t‐test to compare the replicate ∆∆Ct values for each gene. Results Teeth with incomplete root development were associated with a significantly greater gene expression of TGFβR1 (P = 0.03), whereas in teeth with complete root development the genes that had significantly greater expression were VEGFA (P = 0.04). Conclusion The angiogenic growth factors (ANG2, VEGFA, TGFβ1) and their receptors (NRP1, VEGFR1, VEGFR2 and TGFßR1) were expressed in pulps of teeth with complete and incomplete root development measured by RT2‐PCR, with TGFBR1 genes being significantly different in teeth with incomplete root development and VEGFA genes in teeth with complete root development.

Background The aim of this study was to measure the dental pulp inflammatory response through neuropeptides (SP and CGRP) as a response to occlusal trauma, orthodontic movements and a combination of both, as well as the angiogenic defense mechanism through VEGF expression, which could be the initial step to mineralized tissue formation. Methods Forty human dental pulp samples were collected from healthy first premolars with extraction indicated due to orthodontic reasons from a sample of 20 patients. Patients were divided into four groups with 10 premolars each (1 mandibular and 1 maxillary premolar from each patient): healthy pulp control group, occlusal trauma group, moderate orthodontic forces group; and occlusal trauma plus moderate orthodontic forces group. Stimuli were applied for 24 h before tooth extraction in all experimental groups. All samples were processed, and SP, CGRP, and VEGF were measured by radioimmunoassay. The Kruskal–Wallis test was performed to assess significant differences among groups and Mann–Whitney’s U post hoc pairwise comparisons were also performed. Results The highest increase in SP, CGRP, and VEGF expressions was found in the occlusal trauma plus orthodontic forces group, followed by the moderate orthodontic forces, the occlusal trauma and the control groups, with statistically significant differences between all groups for each of the 3 peptides analyzed (Kruskal–Wallis p < 0.001). All possible pairwise post-hoc comparisons were also significant for each peptide analyzed (Mann–Whitney’s U p < 0.001). Conclusion SP, CGRP, and VEGF expressions significantly increase in human dental pulps when stimulated by occlusal trauma combined with moderate orthodontic forces, as compared with these two stimuli applied independently. Name of the registry: Importance of Neurogenic Inflammation in the Angiogenic Response of the Dental Pulp as a Defensive Response. Trial registration number: NCT03804034. Date of registration: 01/15/2019 Retrospectively registered. URL of trial registry record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03804034?term=NCT03804034&draw=2&rank=1.

Background To quantify the expression of SP, CGRP, and VEGF in human dental pulps as a response to occlusal trauma, moderate orthodontic forces, and occlusal trauma plus moderate orthodontic forces simultaneously.Methods Forty human dental pulp samples were collected from healthy premolars indicated for extraction for orthodontic reasons in 20 patients. Patients were divided into four groups with 10 samples each (5 lower and 5 upper premolars from each patient): Healthy pulp control group, occlusal trauma group, moderate orthodontic forces group; and occlusal trauma plus moderate orthodontic forces group. Stimuli were applied for 24 h before tooth extraction in all experimental groups. All samples were processed, and SP, CGRP, and VEGF were measured by radioimmunoassay. The ANOVA test was performed to establish significant differences between groups and Tukey’s HSD post hoc comparisons were also performed.Results The highest increase in SP, CGRP, and VEGF expressions was found in the occlusal trauma plus orthodontic forces group, followed by the moderate orthodontic forces, the occlusal trauma and the control groups, with statistically significant differences between all groups (ANOVA p<0.001). All pairwise post-hoc comparisons were also significant (Tukey HSD p<0.001).Conclusion SP, CGRP, and VEGF expressions significantly increase in human dental pulps when stimulated by occlusal trauma combined with moderate orthodontic forces, as compared with these two stimuli applied independently. Name of the registry: Importance of Neurogenic Inflammation in the Angiogenic Response of the Dental Pulp as a Defensive ResponseTrial registration number: NCT03804034Date of registration: 01/15/2019 Retrospectively registeredURL of trial registry record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03804034?term=NCT03804034&draw=2&rank=1

Background To quantify the expression of SP, CGRP, and VEGF in human dental pulps as a response to occlusal interferences, moderate orthodontic forces, and occlusal interferences plus moderate orthodontic forces simultaneously.Methods Forty human dental pulp samples were collected from healthy premolars indicated for extraction for orthodontic reasons. The teeth were divided into four groups with 10 samples each: Healthy pulp control group, occlusal interference group, moderate orthodontic forces group; and occlusal interferences plus moderate orthodontic forces group. Stimuli were applied for 24 h before tooth extraction in all experimental groups. All samples were processed, and SP, CGRP, and VEGF were measured by radioimmunoassay. The ANOVA test was performed to establish significant differences between groups and Tukey’s HSD post hoc comparisons were also performed.Results The highest increase in SP, CGRP, and VEGF expressions was found in the occlusal trauma plus orthodontic forces group, followed by the moderate orthodontic forces, the occlusal interferences and the control groups, with statistically significant differences between all groups (ANOVA p<0.001) and post-hoc comparisons (Tukey HSD p<0.001).Conclusion SP, CGRP, and VEGF expressions significantly increase in human dental pulps when stimulated by occlusal interferences combined with moderate orthodontic forces, as compared with when these two stimuli are applied independently. Peptides expression is directly proportional to the magnitude of the stimulus.Name of the registry: Importance of Neurogenic Inflammation in the Angiogenic Response of the Dental Pulp as a Defensive ResponseTrial registration number: NCT03804034Date of registration: 01/15/2019 Retrospectively registeredURL of trial registry record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03804034?term=NCT03804034&draw=2&rank=1