Comparison of tumor necrosis Factor-α concentrations in gingival crevicular fluid between self-ligating and preadjusted edgewise appliances in the early leveling stage of orthodontic treatment

Introduction: Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) is an important proinflammatory cytokine that regulates the early phase of inflammation reaction during orthodontic tooth movement. The aim of the present study was to compare TNF-α concentrations in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) between preadjuste...

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Main Authors: Agita Pramustika, Nurtami Soedarsono, Krisnawati, Retno Widayati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2018;volume=9;issue=1;spage=92;epage=96;aulast=Pramustika