Comparison of the efficiency of alveolar decortication and low level laser therapy on orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar metabolism in rats

Background/purpose: Reducing orthodontic treatment duration has many advantages for both clinicians and patients. This study was designed to compare the effects of alveolar decortication and low level laser therapy methods on tooth movement rate and alveolar bone metabolism. Materials and methods: A...

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Main Authors: Muhsin Cifter, Asuman Deniz Gumru Celikel, Ebru Demet Cifter, Beyza Tagrikulu, Vakur Olgaç, Mehmet Ali Erdem, Abdulkadir Burak Cankaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790219305306