Comparison of the efficiency of alveolar decortication and low level laser therapy on orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar metabolism in rats

• Main Authors: Muhsin Cifter (Author), Asuman Deniz Gumru Celikel (Author), Ebru Demet Cifter (Author), Beyza Tagrikulu (Author), Vakur Olgaç (Author), Mehmet Ali Erdem (Author), Abdulkadir Burak Cankaya (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: Reducing orthodontic treatment duration has many advantages for both clinicians and patients. This study was designed to compare the effects of alveolar decortication and low level laser therapy methods on tooth movement rate and alveolar bone metabolism. Materials and methods: A...