Effect of fluoride on root resorption following heavy and light orthodontic force application for 4 weeks and 12 weeks of retention

Karadeniz, Ersan; Gonzales, Carmen; TÜRK, TAMER; Isci, Devrim; Sahin-Saglam, Aynur; Alkis, Huseyin; Elekdag-Turk, Selma; Darendeliler, M.

doi:10.2319/072512-606.1

Effect of fluoride on root resorption following heavy and light orthodontic force application for 4 weeks and 12 weeks of retention

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Karadeniz E. I., Gonzales C., TÜRK T., Isci D., Sahin-Saglam A. M., Alkis H., ...More

ANGLE ORTHODONTIST, vol.83, no.3, pp.418-424, 2013 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 83 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2013
Doi Number: 10.2319/072512-606.1
Journal Name: ANGLE ORTHODONTIST
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.418-424
Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the null hypothesis that fluoride intake via drinking water has no effect on orthodontic root resorption in humans after orthodontic force application for 4 weeks and 12 weeks of retention.