The Effect of Prostaglandins on Experimental Tooth Movement in Monkeys (Macaca fuscata)

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Authors

Y. Shibata · Showa University Dental Hospital

Tatsuo Fukuhara · Showa University Hospital

Abstract

Local administrations of prostaglandins E1 or E2 combined with orthodontic tooth movement can approximately double the rate of tooth movement in monkeys compared to that of the control. Macroscopically, no side-effect was observed in the gingiva and associated structures.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Hormonal and reproductive studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Dental Research

Volume 61, Issue 12, pp. 1444-1446

DOI: 10.1177/00220345820610121401

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