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The Effect of Dexamethasone in Traumatic Changes of the Periodontium of Marmosets (Callithrix Jacchus)
Author(s) -
Sallum Antonio Wilson,
Do Nascimento Aparecido,
Bozzo Lourenco,
De Toledo Sergio
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1976.47.2.63
Subject(s) - callithrix , marmoset , periodontium , dexamethasone , medicine , hormone , physiology , endocrinology , dentistry , biology , paleontology
The systemic administration of steroid hormone (0.400 mg of Dexamethasone every 2 days), during a 28-day period in marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) produced modifications in the evolution of the experimental periodontal traumatism. The observed changes were osteoporosis and reduction of the periodontal fibers in quantity as well as a reduction of repair process, when compared to the control group that only received the action of the trauma from occlusion.