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March 21, 2026Acta Odontologica Scandinavica2 citationsOpen Access

Bisphosphonate and statin: adverse effects of co-medication on wound healing in in vitro models of periodontal tissues

ASAgnes Småland-RekstenAAAnne Eriksson AggerALAina M. Lian

Key Points

  • To investigate the effects of bisphosphonate and statin combination on wound healing in periodontal tissues.
  • Conducted in vitro experiments using periodontal tissue models.
  • Administered high concentrations of simvastatin alone and in combination with alendronate.
  • Assessed angiogenetic markers and cell behaviors like migration and proliferation.
  • High levels of simvastatin negatively affected angiogenetic marker levels.
  • Combination with alendronate further reduced cell migration and proliferation rates.
  • Overall, the co-medication impaired wound healing processes in periodontal cells.

Abstract

High concentrations of simvastatin, alone or combined with alendronate, may have a negative impact on angiogenetic markers and cell migration/proliferation, affecting wound healing and growth.

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Småland-Reksten et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be36af6e48c4981c675c32https://doi.org/10.2340/aos.v85.45585
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