title: A new periodontal membrane biology based upon thixotropic concepts.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen