Journal of Dental Research, Vol 56, 685-690, Copyright © 1977 by International & American Associations for Dental Research Online Journals
Lack of effect of excess glucocorticoid hormone on the rate of dentin deposition in rats
P. C. Ball
A study was undertaken to determine the effect on the rate of deposition of
dentin when high levels of adrenal glucocorticoid hormone are administered
to rats. The results indicate that in the hypercorticoid rat, despite an
increased eruption rate and a reduced width of incisor wall, no alteration
occurs in the rate of dentin formation.