Vibration paradox in orthodontics: Anabolic and catabolic effects.

Vibration in the form of High Frequency Acceleration (HFA) is anabolic on the craniofacial skeleton in the absence of inflammation. Orthodontic forces trigger an inflammation-dependent catabolic cascade that is crucial for tooth movement. It is unknown what effect HFA has on alveolar bone if applied...

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Main Authors: Mani Alikhani, Sarah Alansari, Mohammad A Hamidaddin, Chinapa Sangsuwon, Bandar Alyami, Soumya N Thirumoorthy, Serafim M Oliveira, Jeanne M Nervina, Cristina C Teixeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5937741?pdf=render