Mechanobiology of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells in Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) possess self-renewal, multilineage differentiation, and immunomodulatory properties. They play a crucial role in maintaining periodontal homeostasis and also participated in orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). Various studies have applied controlled mechanical...

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Main Authors: Huaming Huang, Ruili Yang, Yan-heng Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Stem Cells International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6531216