Effect of Orthodontic Tooth Movement on Gingival Crevicular Fluid Infiltration; a Preliminary Investigation
Objective: The gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) is an inflammatory exudate found in the gingival sulcus. The forces exerted during orthodontic treatment cause distortion of the periodontal ligament (PDL) extra-cellular matrix, resulting in some biological features that can lead to modification of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2009-09-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Dentistry |
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Online Access: | https://jdt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jdt/article/view/187 |