A histopathological investigation on the effects of the bisphosphonate alendronate on resorptive phase following mucoperiosteal flap surgery in the mandible of rats

Kaynak D., Meffert R., Gunhan M., Gunhan O., Ozkaya Ö.

JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.71, no.5, pp.790-796, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 71 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2000.71.5.790
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.790-796
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The present study was designed to examine histopathologically whether local delivery of aminobisphosphonate (alendronate) could be effective in preventing the alveolar bone resorption associated with mucoperiosteal flaps.