Open AccessShort-term effects of nicotine on orthodontically induced root resorption in rats
Author(s) -
Jing Li,
Xuxia Wang,
Na Li,
Dehua Zhenga,
Yuran Su,
Jun Zhang
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the angle orthodontist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1945-7103
pISSN - 0003-3219
DOI - 10.2319/101014-727.1
Subject(s) - rankl , root resorption , medicine , intraperitoneal injection , dentistry , nicotine , molar , resorption , bone resorption , endocrinology , receptor , activator (genetics)
To investigate the effect of nicotine exposure on root resorption in an in vivo rat model of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM), and its association with odontoclastogenesis and receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (RANKL) expression.
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