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General morphological aspects of resorption of teeth and alveolar bone
Author(s) -
HAMMARSTRÖM LARS,
LINDSKOG SVEN
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.1985.tb00426.x
Subject(s) - resorption , dental alveolus , bone resorption , dentistry , medicine , pathology
Summary. This is a review of our present knowledge of the mechanisms involved in the resorption of teeth and alveolar bone. Special attention has been paid to the morphology and function of osteoclasts and osteocytes. The dental mineralized tissues do not normally undergo resorption and the mechanisms behind this resistance are discussed. Finally, an attempt has been made to distinguish those factors which regulate activity, of resorption from those which determine its location.