The effect of simvastatin on remodelling of the alveolar bone following tooth extraction. [electronic resource]
- International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery Feb 2008
- 170-6 p. digital
Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
0901-5027
10.1016/j.ijom.2007.06.018 doi
Alveolar Bone Loss--pathology Alveolar Process--drug effects Animals Biocompatible Materials--chemistry Bone Density--drug effects Bone Remodeling--drug effects Disease Models, Animal Drug Carriers Drug Implants Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors--administration & dosage Incisor--surgery Lactic Acid--chemistry Male Mandible--drug effects Osteogenesis--drug effects Polyglycolic Acid--chemistry Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer Random Allocation Rats Rats, Wistar Simvastatin--administration & dosage Time Factors Tooth Extraction Tooth Socket--drug effects