Osteoprotegerin and zoledronate bone effects during orthodontic tooth movement

ConclusionLocal delivery of OPG‐Fc or zoledronate inhibits bone resorption and therefore tooth movement. OPG‐Fc was more effective than zoledronate in blocking the action of osteoclasts.

Source: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research - October 30, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: F. J. Fernández‐González, J. L. López‐Caballo, A. Cañigral, I. Menéndez‐Díaz, A. Brizuela, F. J. Cos, T. Cobo, J. A. Vega Tags: Original Article Source Type: research