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ArticleHeliyon2019

An immunofluorescence study on VEGF and extracellular matrix proteins in human periodontal ligament during tooth movement.

Angela Militi, Giuseppina Cutroneo, Angelo Favaloro, Giovanni Matarese, Debora Di Mauro, Floriana Lauritano, Antonio Centofanti, Gabriele Cervino, Fabiana Nicita, Alessia Bramanti and 1 more

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Article in Heliyon, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9citing papers in PubMed
2.2field-weighted citation impact, top 12% of its field
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 19 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Angela MilitiDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.
Giuseppina CutroneoDepartment of Clinic and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Italy.
Angelo FavaloroDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.
Giovanni MatareseDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.
Debora Di MauroDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.
Floriana LauritanoDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.
Antonio CentofantiDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.
Gabriele CervinoDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.
Fabiana NicitaDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.
Alessia BramantiIRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, Messina, Italy.
Giuseppina RizzoDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.
University of Messina · ITCentro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo · IT

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The periodontal ligament (PDL) is a highly vascularized connective tissue surrounding the root of a tooth. In particular, the PDL is continuously exposed to mechanical stresses during the phases of mastication, and it provides physical, sensory, and trophic functions. It is known that the application of orthodontic force creates a change in periodontal structures. In fact, these forces generate a pressure on the ligament that closes the vessels. The aim of this study is to observe the modifications of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the PDL and extracellular matrix proteins after application of a pre-calibrated and constant orthodontic force at different phases of treatment. We used a 50-g NiTi coiled spring and in vivo samples of PDL of maxillary and mandibular premolars of patients subjected to orthodontic treatment. These teeth were extracted at 1, 7, 14, 21, and 30 days, respectively, by application of force. The extraction of the PDL was effectuated by scarifying the radicular surface on the pressure and tension sides. The mechanical stress induced by the application of force caused an increase in the reactive type of metabolism of extracellular matrix proteins and modulation of neoangiogenesis until restoration.

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AnatomyCell biologyCollagen type ICollagen type IVDentistryFibronectinImmunofluorescencePeriodontal ligamentVEGF

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PMID31667410
PMCPMC6812246
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