Comparison of the Effects of Ketorolac and Acetaminophen on RANK-L Levels in the Gingival Crevicular Fluid during Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Pilot Study

Background: Patients usually present pain due to the release of different inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandin E2 and RANK-L. Analgesics such as acetaminophen and ketorolac can inhibit RANK-L expression and this can affect orthodontic treatment by decreasing bone remodeling and slowing ortho...

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Main Authors: Ruth Rodríguez-Montaño, Yesenia Isahy Ponce-Gómez, Sarah Monserrat Lomelí-Martínez, Sonia Sifuentes-Franco, Alondra del Carmen Ruiz-Gutiérrez, Rubén Alberto Bayardo-González, Vianeth María del Carmen Martínez-Rodríguez, José Luis Meléndez-Ruíz, Juan Ramón Gómez-Sandoval
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/4/1464