Crevicular Alkaline Phosphatase Activity and Rate of Tooth Movement of Female Orthodontic Subjects under Different Continuous Force Applications

Purpose. This study is aimed to compare the effects of two different orthodontic forces on crevicular alkaline phosphatase activity, rate of tooth movement, and root resorption. Materials and Methods. Twelve female subjects of class II division 1 malocclusion participated. Maxillary canines with bo...

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Main Authors: Rohaya Megat Abdul Wahab, Maryati Md Dasor, Sahidan Senafi, Asma Alhusna Abang Abdullah, Zulham Yamamoto, Abdul Aziz Jemain, Shahrul Hisham Zainal Ariffin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/245818