Abstract:Mechanical forces can induce aseptic inflammatory reactions in human tissues including periodontium, and promote the pyroptosis of immune cells and some non-immune cells such as periodontal ligament cells. Recent studies have revealed that Gasdermin-D (GSDMD) plays an indispensable role in inflammation as well as pyroptosis, while it remains unknown whether GSDMD participates in the mechanical force-induced inflammatory reaction and pyroptosis. The current progress in researches about the mechanical force-induced inflammatory reaction and the signaling pathways of pyroptosis in human tissues is reviewed.