Mojgan Alaeddini

Dental Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Pantoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, increases orthodontic tooth movement in rats

Objective(s):Pantoprazole, is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) prescribed for the treatment of upper gastrointestinal disorders, which in high doses has been suggested to decrease calcium absorption leading to hypocalcaemia and therefore osteoporosis. The aim of this study was to assess whether pantoprazol, could alter the rate of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) in rats. Materials and Methods: A ...

[ 2 ] - The efficacy and prophylactic characteristics of omega-3 fatty acids in experimental gingivitis in rats

Objective(s):Gingivitis is an inflammatory disease that affects tooth-supporting tissues and is caused by a microbe-immune response. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on immune system regulation and the prevention and treatment of gingivitis using an animal model. Materials and Methods: Gingival inflammation was induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) injectio...