The Effect Of Simvastatin On Bone Remodeling In Socket Of Mandibular Teeth

Summary

Simvastatin has been reported to promote osteoblastic activity and inhibit osteoclastic activity by enhancing the expression of BMP2. There have been many studies demonstrating the bone-promoting effect of local application various animal models including after application into socket of teeth in a rat. the purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of slow release topical simvastatin in socket of mandibular teeth on bone remodeling in the socket

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2010-05

Primary completion

2010-10

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• Background Wu Z, Liu C, Zang G, Sun H. The effect of simvastatin on remodelling of the alveolar bone following tooth extraction. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2008 Feb;37(2):170-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2007.06.018. Epub 2007 Sep 4.

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