Effects of Continuous and Interrupted Forces on Gene Transcription in Periodontal Ligament Cells in Vitro

The biological mechanisms of tooth movement are based on the response of periodontal tissues to mechanical forces. The final result of these responses is remodeling of the extracellular matrix. Tissue reactions may vary depending upon the type, magnitude and duration of the applied forces. The purpo...

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Main Authors: Seyed Nasser Ostad, Hamid Reza Rahimi, Mohammad Hossein Ghahremani, Tahereh Hosseinzadeh Nik, Ninette Hacopian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2011-10-01
Series:Acta Medica Iranica
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/19477.pdf&manuscript_id=19477