Homa Farhadifard
Post graduated Student, Department of Orthodontic, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
[ 1 ] - Effect of Long-Term Captopril Administration on Bone Density and Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Background and Aim: Captopril is an oral angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor extensively used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. ACE has been suggested to function in bone cells and might therefore impact orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). Considering the controversy surrounding the effects of ACE and its inhibitors on osseous tissues, we aimed to evaluate the effect o...
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