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Osteoblast-like properties of human periodontal ligament cells: an in vitro analysis.
European journal of orthodontics - 1 Dec 1997
Basdra E K, Komposch G
Abstract excerpt
Identifying the biological properties of the cells residing within the periodontal ligament (PDL) will help in understanding the role that these cells play in the various functions of the periodontal ligament, and will improve the success of clinical procedures such as orthodontic tooth movement. For this purpose, fibroblasts isolated from human periodontium were cultured and characterized both histochemically...
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