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<p>The eicosanoids are members of a group of substances comprising prostaglandins and Ieukotrienes which are released by a host of mechanical, thermal, bacterial and other insults and contribute importantly to the signs and genesis of inflammation (Brain and Williams 1990, Dusting 1989 Moncada et al. 1985, Salmon and Higgs 1987). In this review we examine the increasing number of reports on the actions of eicosanoids on the dentoalveolar complex. In addition, since it is desirable for the orthodontist to have a sound knowledge, not only of the roles of eicosanoids in tooth movement, but also of their basic general physiology, an overview of the latter area is presented.</p>
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The eicosanoids are members of a group of substances comprising prostaglandins and Ieukotrienes which are released by a host of mechanical, thermal, bacterial and other insults and contribute importantly to the signs and genesis of inflammation (Brain and Williams 1990, Dusting 1989 Moncada et al. 1985, Salmon and Higgs 1987). In this review we examine the increasing number of reports on the actions of eicosanoids on the dentoalveolar complex. In addition, since it is desirable for the orthodontist to have a sound knowledge, not only of the roles of eicosanoids in tooth movement, but also of their basic general physiology, an overview of the latter area is presented.

Eicosanoids: physiology update and orthodontic implications

Australasian Orthodontic Journal

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The eicosanoids are members of a group of substances comprising prostaglandins and Ieukotrienes which are released by a host of mechanical, thermal, bacterial...

Eicosanoids: physiology update and orthodontic implications

Published Online: Jan 17, 2024

Page range: 116 - 123

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1991-0021

Keywords
bone, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, phospholipase A2, prostaglandins, tooth movement

© 1991 Anthony R. Collett et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Eicosanoids: physiology update and orthodontic implications

Published Online: Jan 17, 2024

Page range: 116 - 123

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1991-0021

Keywordsbone, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, phospholipase A2, prostaglandins, tooth movement

© 1991 Anthony R. Collett et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
bone, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, phospholipase A2, prostaglandins, tooth movement