Orthodontic forces induce the cytoprotective enzyme heme oxygenase-1 in rats

Orthodontic forces disturb the microenvironment of the periodontal ligament (PDL), and induce craniofacial bone remodeling which is necessary for tooth movement. Unfortunately, orthodontic tooth movement is often hampered by ischemic injury and cell death within the PDL (hyalinization) and root res...

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Main Authors: Christiaan M. Suttorp, Rui Xie, Ditte M.S. Lundvig, Anne Marie Kuijpers-Jagtman, rene van Rheden, jaap C. Maltha, Frank A.D.T.G. Wagener
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2016.00283/full