Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of local administration of vitamin D in influencing the rate of orthodontic tooth movement. Six dental arches were included in this study. Every arch was divided intro two hemiarches: experimental hemiarch and control hemiarch. The canines were included in this study. Control canines received orthodontic therapy compared with experimental canines which received orthodontic therapy associated with local administration of calcitriol (1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol). The rate of tooth movement was measured in both hemiarches. We noticed a difference between the rates of orthodontic treatment in experimental and control hemiarches respectively. This might be attributed to local administration of calcitriol (1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol). Keywords: bone remodeling, orthodontic tooth movement, vitamin D, bone desorption, bone apposition