Losartan improves alveolar bone dynamics in normotensive rats but not in hypertensive rats

Abstract Hypertension is one of the main causes of premature death in the world; also, it is associated with several bone alterations. Preclinical studies have demonstrated delayed alveolar bone healing in hypertensive rats. However, losartan has been favorable for consolidation of bone grafts and r...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Mulinari-Santos, Jaqueline Silva dos Santos, Letícia Pitol Palin, Ana Cláudia Ervolino da Silva, Cristina Antoniali, Leonardo Perez Faverani, Roberta Okamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo
Series:Journal of Applied Oral Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572019000100479&lng=en&tlng=en