| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8696120 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2018 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Age is a significant variable contributing to the biologic response to orthodontic tooth movement. Adults exhibited a significantly higher level of cytokine and osteoclasts activity but, counterintuitively, had a significantly slower rate of tooth movement.
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Authors
Mani Alikhani, Michelle Y. Chou, Edmund Khoo, Sarah Alansari, Rachel Kwal, Tali Elfersi, Abdullah Almansour, Chinapa Sangsuwon, Mohammed Al Jearah, Jeanne M. Nervina, Cristina C. Teixeira,