A new periodontal membrane biology based upon thixotropic concepts.
The biology of the periodontal membrane is not completely understood, and tissue changes associated with orthodontic tooth movement are assumed to be the result of a recoverable pathologic process. The response of this tissue to dynamic loading may, however, be explained by changes in viscosity of the collagenous matrix.
D001695:Biology; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000503:physiopathology; D003094:Collagen / Q000502:physiology; D004548:Elasticity; D006801:Humans; D006818:Hyalin / Q000502:physiology; D010513:Periodontal Ligament / Q000502:physiology*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000503:physiopathology; D011312:Pressure; D012212:Rheology; D012399:Rotation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013696:Temperature; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D014783:Viscosity
D003094:Collagen