Dental researchers ID new target in fight against osteoporosis, periodontitis

(PhysOrg.com) -- Osteoporosis and periodontitis are common diseases whose sufferers must cope with weakness, injury and reduced function as they lose bone more quickly than it is formed. While the mechanism of bone destruction in these diseases is understood, scientists have had less information about how bone formation is impaired.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news161949438.html">Dental researchers ID new target in fight against osteoporosis, periodontitis</a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- Osteoporosis and periodontitis are common diseases whose sufferers must cope with weakness, injury and reduced function as they lose bone more quickly than it is formed. While the mechanism of bone destruction in these diseases is understood, scientists have had less information about how bone formation is impaired.</p>