Localization of ODAM, PCNA, and CK14 in regenerating junctional epithelium during orthodontic tooth movement in rats.

Conclusions: Damaged JE might recover rapidly during orthodontic tooth movement because basal cells of the remaining JE, which show higher proliferation activity, are involved in JE regeneration. Reduced ODAM expression during proliferation of JE cells may increase again after JE regeneration is complete. Therefore, ODAM may be associated with the normal function of JE.
PMID: 23984990 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - August 28, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jue SS, Kim JY, Na SH, Jeon KD, Bang HJ, Park JH, Shin JW Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research