Satellite cell capacity for functional adaptation of masseter muscle in Class II and Class III patients after orthognathic surgery —a pilot study

ConclusionsThe significant decline ofPax7 in Class II patients indicates a deficiency of stimulated SC post-surgically. The expression ofCD34 andMyf5 in Class II stayed unchanged. In contrast, there was an upregulation for all Class III patients, mainly in females, shown post-surgically. This may be one reason for weak functional adaptation and relapse in Class II patients.

Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - May 26, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research