Comparison of tumor necrosis Factor-α concentrations in gingival crevicular fluid between self-ligating and preadjusted edgewise appliances in the early leveling stage of orthodontic treatment
Introduction: Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) is an important proinflammatory cytokine that regulates the early phase of inflammation reaction during orthodontic tooth movement. The aim of the present study was to compare TNF-α concentrations in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) between preadjuste...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | Contemporary Clinical Dentistry |
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Online Access: | http://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2018;volume=9;issue=1;spage=92;epage=96;aulast=Pramustika |