The effect of dexamethasone in the pathogenesis of ligature-induced periodontal disease in Wistar rats Efeito da dexametasona na patogênese da doença periodontal induzida por ligadura em ratos Wistar
The aim of this study was to evaluate, in rats, the role of the systemic use of dexamethasone in the pathogenesis of induced alveolar bone loss. In 26 female Wistar rats, ligatures were placed around the second upper molars, and the contralateral ones served as intra-group controls. Two groups were...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica
2005-12-01
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Series: | Brazilian Oral Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-83242005000400010 |