Detection of type I collagen fragments in the gingival crevicular fluid and saliva during orthodontic tooth movement

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the levels of Type I Collagen fragments ICTP (cross-linked carboxyterminal telopeptide of type I collagen) and CTX (C-terminal cross-linked telopeptide of type I collagen) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and saliva in the leveling and alignment phase of orthodontic tooth movement.