Histological, Histochemical, and Protein Changes after Induced Malocclusion by Occlusion Alteration of Wistar Rats

Although disorders of the stomatognathic system are common, the mechanisms involved are unknown. Our objective was to study the changes in the masseter muscles after unilateral exodontia. Molar extraction was performed on Wistar rats (left side), and the animals were sacrificed after either 14 or 26...

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Main Authors: Carolina de Souza Guerra, Yamba Carla Lara Pereira, João Paulo Mardegan Issa, Kelly Galisteu Luiz, Elaine A. Del Bel Guimarães, Raquel Fernanda Gerlach, Mamie Mizusaki Iyomasa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/563463