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Tokyo Medical and Dental University

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Excessive inflammation after tooth replantation induces several omplications including root resorption, termination of root formation and pulp necrosis, caused by excessive inflammation. NF-kB decoy ODN-loaded PLGA nanosphere inhibits post-operative inflammation, thus enhances periodontal regeneration, including reduction of root resorption, and continuation of root formation.

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Department of Orthodontic Science, TMDU

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