Epithelial rests of Malassez: from latent cells to active participation in orthodontic movement

• Main Authors: Bianca Silva e Silva (Author), Nathalia Carolina Fernandes Fagundes (Author), Bárbara Catarina Lima Nogueira (Author), José Valladares Neto (Author), David Normando (Author), Rafael Rodrigues Lima (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Introduction: The epithelial rests of Malassez (ERM) represent a group of cells in the periodontal ligament classically consisting of latent or quiescent structures associated with pathological processes. However, recent evidence shows that these structures cannot be considered only as cell...