Role of osteopontin in bone remodeling and orthodontic tooth movement: a review
Abstract In this review, most of the known and postulated mechanisms of osteopontin (OPN) and its role in bone remodeling and orthodontic tooth movement are discussed based on available literature. OPN, a multifunctional protein, is considered crucial for bone remodeling, biomineralization, and peri...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-06-01
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Series: | Progress in Orthodontics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-018-0216-2 |