Figure 5: Photomicrographs of the left side in the experimental group: (A) panoramic view of the interdental spaces where the elastic band was inserted; (B) the periapical region of the distal root of the first molar, osteoclasts, macrophages, and hemorrhagic infiltrates were present; (C) septum between the second and third molars being remodelled with root resorption; (D) first molar furcation region, bone crest resorption, and acute inflammatory infiltrate; (E) active osteoclasts; (F) acute inflammatory infiltrate just below the furcation. lp: periodontal ligament; d: dentin; b: bone; c: cement; i: inflammatory infiltrate; Mallory's trichrome staining