Development of a rat model for prophylactic free gingival graft to mitigate orthodontic-related alveolar bone fenestration/dehiscence.

Researchers created a rat model showing that free gingival grafting performed before orthodontic force application preserved alveolar bone height, thickness, volume, and density compared to controls, suggesting a protective mechanism involving enhanced bone-forming protein expression.

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