Effect of lycopene on titanium implant osseointegration in ovariectomized rats

Abstract Background Lycopene prevents bone loss in osteopenic models. However, the role of lycopene in the success rate of dental implants under osteopenic conditions remains unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether lycopene prevents delayed implant osseointegration in an ovariectomize...

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Main Authors: Xiaojie Li, Wenli Xue, Yong Cao, Yanming Long, Mengsheng Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0944-5