| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3117376 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
These results indicate that simvastatin inhibits the bone-resorbing activity of osteoclasts while stimulating bone formation, probably by controlling the ratio of local osteoprotegerin to RANKL in the periodontal tissues. Therefore, it might be useful for retention.
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Authors
Guanghong Han, Yuanping Chen, Jianhua Hou, Chang Liu, Chong Chen, Jinliang Zhuang, Wei Meng,