Função da prostaglandina durante o movimento ortodôntico: revisão de literatura

Abstract

This paper makes a review about the role of chemical mediator capable of initiate a series of physiologic reactions responsible for inflammatory process: The Prostaglandin. The prostaglandins are synthesized starting from the enzymatic breakdown of aracdonic acid and it is also considered an important local factor for the accomplishment of orthodontic movement process. It will be done a review about its kinds, origin, synthesizing, local clearance and specific role on the induced tooth movement of this mediator.