Effect of Stretching Force on the Cells of Epithelial Rests of Malassez In Vitro

Background and Objective. The aim of this study was to investigate the behavior of cells from epithelial rest of Malassez (ERM) against stretching force. Material and Methods. ERM-cultured cells were stretched for 1 hour, at the cycle of 18% elongation for 1 second followed by 1-second relaxation. T...

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Main Authors: Teruyoshi Koshihara, Kenichi Matsuzaka, Toru Sato, Takashi Inoue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/458408