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Figure 3. The changes in mineral apposition rate (MAR) and bone formation rate (BFR/BS) after 2 wks of occlusal hypofunction and 2 wks of recovered occlusal function of the alveolar bone. (a,c) Alveolar crest (region 1, upper 1/2 of the tooth root, near the tooth crown). (b,d) Alveolar bone (region 2, lower 1/2 of the tooth root, near the root apex). The data are expressed as means ± SD. N = 5 for each group. *Significantly different from controls, with p < 0.05.
