Research paper
Green tea catechin at daily-intake levels suppresses root resorption while preserving tooth movement in a rat model
Rat study: daily-intake-level EGCG blocked orthodontic root resorption without slowing tooth movement, hinting at a safe dental aid.
日常摂取量相当の緑茶カテキンはラットモデルにおいて歯牙移動を維持しつつ歯根吸収を抑制する
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About this paper
The numbers
EGCG dose (low): 1 mg every other day
EGCG dose (high): 2 mg every other day
Treatment duration: 14 days
What they said
“EGCG administered at concentrations equivalent to habitual daily intake significantly suppressed root resorption without impairing tooth movement.”
日常摂取量相当の濃度で投与されたEGCGは、歯牙移動を妨げることなく歯根吸収を有意に抑制した。
“Habitual consumption of tea containing EGCG at daily concentrations may provide safe and effective strategies for orthodontic treatment.”
日常的な緑茶(EGCG)の摂取は、矯正治療における安全かつ有効な戦略となり得る。
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