The action of corticosteroids on orthodontic tooth movement: A literature review

Luegya Amorim Henriques KNOP, Ricardo Lima SHINTCOVSK, Luciana Borges RETAMOSO, Ana Maria Trindade GRÉGIO, Orlando TANAKA

The orthodontic movement is induced by biomechanical forces that promote inflammatory reaction in the bone and periodontal ligament. Some medicines may interfere with inflammatory mediators, such as the corticosteroids, which may result in changes in the orthodontic movement. [...]

How to cite: Knop LAH, Shintcovsk RL, Retamoso LB, Grégio AMT, Tanaka O. The action of corticosteroids on orthodontic tooth movement: A literature review. Dental Press J Orthod. 2012 Nov-Dec;17(6):20.

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