Effect of Orthodontic Tooth Movement on Gingival Crevicular Fluid Infiltration; a Preliminary Investigation

Objective: The gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) is an inflammatory exudate found in the gingival sulcus. The forces exerted during orthodontic treatment cause distortion of the periodontal ligament (PDL) extra-cellular matrix, resulting in some biological features that can lead to modification of bot...

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Main Authors: A. Dannan, MA. Darwish, MN. Sawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2009-09-01
Series:Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/upload_files/pdf/14883.pdf