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Mechanically induced M2 macrophages are involved in bone remodeling of the midpalatal suture during palatal expansion.
Progress in orthodontics - 5 Aug 2024
Li Lan, Zhai Mingrui, Cheng Chen, Cui Shuyue, Wang Jixiao, Zhang Zijie, Liu Jiani, Wei Fulan
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BACKGROUND: Palatal expansion is a common way of treating maxillary transverse deficiency. Under mechanical force, the midpalatal suture is expanded, causing local immune responses. This study aimed to determine whether macrophages participate in bone remodeling of the midpalatal suture during palatal expansion and the effects on bone remodeling. METHODS: Palatal expansion model and macrophage depletion model...
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