Healing of extraction socket following local application of simvastatin: A split mouth prospective study

Background: The role of simvastatin in lowering serum cholesterol level is well described. However, recent findings suggest they have a role in bone formation as well. Aim and objectives: The present prospective study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of simvastatin on bone formation in extract...

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Main Authors: Aamir Malick Saifi, Girish B. Giraddi, Nausheer Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426817300131
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