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

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) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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
  • Süleyman Demirel 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.