Cellular response within the periodontal ligament on application of orthodontic forces
During application of controlled orthodontic force on teeth, remodeling of the periodontal ligament (PDL) and the alveolar bone takes place. Orthodontic forces induce a multifaceted bone remodeling response. Osteoclasts responsible for bone resorption are mainly derived from the macrophages and oste...
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| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2013;volume=17;issue=1;spage=16;epage=20;aulast=Meeran |