Fluoxetine effects on periodontogenesis: histomorphometrical and immunohistochemical analyses in rats.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, on the formation of the periodontal ligament during pregnancy and lactation in rat pups.

Material And Methods: Twelve pregnant rats of Wistar lineage were divided into four study groups. In the control group, 0.