title: [Calcitonin as an alternative treatment for root resorption].
abstract: Inflammatory root resorption is a common finding following trauma and will cause eventual destruction of the tooth root if left untreated. This study examined the effects of intrapulpal application of calcitonin, a hormone known to inhibit osteoclastic bone resorption, on experimental inflammatory root resorption induced in monkeys. Results were histologically evaluated using a morphometric technique and revealed that calcitonin was an effective medicament for the treatment of inflammatory root resorption. It was concluded that this hormone could be a useful therapeutic adjunct in difficult cases of external root resorption.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pierce
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Berg
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lindskog
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002116:Calcitonin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000187:drug effects; D008252:Macaca fascicularis; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018677:Tooth Injuries
chemical_list: D002116:Calcitonin
vernacular_title: La calcitonina como tratamiento alternativo en la reabsorción radicular.