Effect of caspases and RANKL induced by heavy force in orthodontic root resorption

Yukari Minato, Masaru Yamaguchi, Mami Shimizu, Jun Kikuta, Takuji Hikida, Momoko Hikida, Masaaki Suemitsu, Kayo Kuyama, Kazutaka Kasai

The Korean Journal of Orthodontics · 2018 · 24 citations · 29 references

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Abstract

In our rat model, ORR occurred after apoptosis was induced in the cementum by a heavy orthodontic force. These findings suggest that apoptosis of cementoblasts is involved in ORR.

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