RANKL and OPG expression: Jiggling force affects root resorption in rats.

CONCLUSIONS: Jiggling force is a critical factor in severe root resorption, affecting RANKL and OPG expression, which accelerates and inhibits odontoclastic induction, respectively.
PMID: 27341651 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - June 23, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Matsuda Y, Motokawa M, Kaku M, Sumi H, Tanne K, Tanimoto K Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research