Effect of dietary calcium deficiency and altered diet hardness on the jawbone growth: A micro-CT and bone histomorphometric study in rats

ObjectivesWe examined the effects of a low-calcium diet and altered diet hardness on bone architecture and metabolism in the maxilla and mandible.Materials and methodsMale rats (n = 48, 3 weeks old) were divided into six groups. In total, 24 rats were given a normal-calcium diet and the others were given a low-calcium diet. Each group was then divided into three subgroups, which were fed a ‘hard̕ diet for 8 weeks, a ‘soft̕ die for 8 weeks, or switched from the soft diet after 4 weeks to the hard diet for 4 weeks. The bone architecture was analyzed using cephalometry and micro-computed tomography, in addition, the bone metabolism was analyzed using serum bone markers and bone histomorphometry in the maxilla and mandible. Moreover, the bone formation patterns were evaluated using histopathologically in the midpalatal suture.ResultsThe low-calcium diet affected bone architecture by increasing bone turnover and the soft diet affected bone architecture mainly by increasing bone resorption. The soft diet changed the chondrocyte cell layers into fibrous connective tissues in the midpalatal suture. At 4 weeks after the return to a hard diet from a soft diet, recovery of the deterioration in bone architectures was seen in the maxilla and mandible.ConclusionsWe demonstrated that mastication with a hard diet is effective for recovering the collapsed equilibrium of jaw bone turnover and the deteriorating jaw bone architectures due to the poor masticatory function during the growing period.     

The impact of dietary consistency on structural craniofacial components: Temporomandibular joint/condyle,condylar cartilage,alveolar bone and periodontal ligament. A systematic review and meta-analysis in experimental in vivo research

ObjectiveThe aim of this systematic review was to provide a comprehensive synthesis of available evidence evaluating the effect of dietary loading on temporomandibular joint/condyle, condylar cartilage, alveolar bone of the mandible and the periodontal ligament in healthy mice and rats.DesignMedline via PubMed, EMBASE and Open Grey databases were searched for published and unpublished literature. Search terms included “mandiblular condyle”, “alveolar bone”, “temporomandibular joint”, “condylar cartilage”, “periodontal ligament”, “rat”, “mice”. After data extraction, risk of bias (SYRCLE) and reporting quality (ARRIVE) were assessed. Random effects meta-analyses were performed for the outcomes of interest where applicable.ResultsA total of 33 relevant articles were considered in the systematic review, while only 6 studies were included in the quantitative synthesis. Risk of Bias in all studies was judged to be unclear to high overall, while reporting quality was suboptimal. Comparing soft to hard diet animals, significantly reduced anteroposterior condylar length (4 studies, weighted mean difference: −0.40 mm; 95% CI: −0.47, −0.32; p < 0.001) and width (4 studies, weighted mean difference: −0.043 mm; 95% CI: −0.51, −0.36; p < 0.001) were found in rats. Decreased anteroposterior condylar dimensions were detected for mice as well (2 studies, weighted mean difference: −0.049; 95% CI: −0.56, −0.43; p < 0.001).ConclusionsOverall, there was strong evidence to suggest a significant effect of soft diet on reduced condylar dimensions in rodents; however, there is need for further high quality experimental studies to inform current knowledge on condylar cartilage, alveolar bone and periodontal ligament related outcomes.     

不同去势时间大鼠牙槽骨微结构变化的Micro-CT研究

目的： 观察不同去势时间大鼠牙槽骨微结构的改变,探讨去势时间对牙槽骨骨质疏松程度的影响。方法： 健康未孕雌性SD大鼠24只,随机分为去势组(OVX)与假手术组（sham）,每组各12只,分别在全麻下行双侧卵巢去势术与假手术。于术后3个月及6个月2个不同时间点分别处死每组大鼠各6只,取右侧上颌骨标本行Micro-CT扫描;观察去势3个月及6个月后大鼠上颌第一磨牙根分叉区牙槽骨微结构的改变。采用SPSS16.0软件包对数据进行统计学分析。结果： Micro-CT水平面、矢状面二维图像及三维重建均显示,去势3个月及6个月大鼠牙槽骨骨髓腔面积增加、骨小梁变细、部分发生断裂。骨结构参数分析显示,去势3个月及6个月后,大鼠牙槽骨骨密度（BMD）及骨体积分数（BV/TV）、骨小梁宽度（Tb.Th）均显著低于相应时间假手术大鼠（P<0.05）;去势6个月组较3个月组大鼠牙槽骨骨密度(BMD)、骨体积分数(BV/TV)、骨小梁宽度(Tb.Th)显著降低（P<0.05）。去势3个月及6个月大鼠骨小梁数目（Tb.N）及骨小梁分离度（Tb.Sp）显著高于相应假手术组（P<0.05）,且去势6个月组骨小梁数目(Tb.N)显著高于去势3个月组（P<0.05）。结论： 随着去势时间延长,大鼠牙槽骨骨量降低、骨小梁微结构破坏加剧,骨质疏松程度加重。     

Effect of sympathetic nervous activity on alveolar bone loss induced by occlusal hypofunction in rats

Objective

To elucidate the effect of sympathetic nervous activity on alveolar bone loss induced by occlusal hypofunction in rat molars.

Design

Occlusal hypofunction in the molar area was produced by attaching appliances to rat maxillary and mandibular incisors. In addition, a non-selective β-adrenergic receptor antagonist, propranolol, was administered orally to rats in drinking water to pharmacologically suppress sympathetic nervous activity. After 1 week, alveolar bones in all groups were examined by micro-CT, histomorphometry and histology to determine their trabecular bone phenotypes and histological changes.

Results

The marrow spaces of the interradicular alveolar bone of rat mandibular first molars (M1) increased in the occlusal hypofunction group (Group H) but not in the control group (Group C), whilst these decreased in rats in the occlusal hypofunction group that were administered propranolol (Group HB). Bone volume/tissue volume (BV/TV), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th) and trabecular number (Tb.N) for interradicular alveolar bone in M1 in Group H were significantly lower than those in Group C, whereas those in Group HB remained as high as those in Group C. The number of TRAP-positive cells in Group H increased compared to that in Group C, whereas it significantly decreased in Group HB.

Conclusions

These results suggest that sympathetic nervous activity may influence the alveolar bone loss induced by occlusal hypofunction.     

Influence of masticatory muscle function on craniofacial growth in hypocalcemic rats

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of low masticatory function on the craniofacial growth pattern in rats fed a low calcium and vitamin D deficient diet. Male growing rats were divided randomly into three groups: the Normal Hard Diet group, the Deficient Soft Diet group, and the Deficient Hard Diet Group. Lateral cephalograms were taken at days 0, 14 and at the end of the experiment, day 28. The craniofacial growth pattern was altered by an upwards rotation of the viscerocranium (orthocranialization) in the Deficient groups and, the total skull lengths were shorter than in the Normal Hard Diet group. The viscerocranium in the Deficient Soft Diet group was in an even more orthocranial position than in the Deficient Hard Diet group and the anlegonial notch was shallower. This indicates that an induced disturbance of craniofacial morphology due to metabolic bone disease during growth is accentuated by a low masticatory function.     

Influence of ibuprofen combined with corticotomy on tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling in rats

ObjectivesTo investigate the effects of corticotomy-assisted orthodontic tooth movement and administration of ibuprofen on tooth movement rate and alveolar bone response.Materials and MethodsA total of 78 adult male Wistar rats were randomly assigned to five groups: one baseline group (no treatment) and four experimental groups including orthodontic tooth movement only (OTM), orthodontic tooth movement with ibuprofen (OTMI), corticotomy-assisted orthodontic tooth movement (COTM), and corticotomy-assisted orthodontic tooth movement with ibuprofen (COTMI). Corticotomy was performed on a maxillary molar unilaterally. Nickel-titanium closed-coil springs generated a 10-gram force for maxillary first molar movement. The experimental drug groups received 15 mg/kg of ibuprofen, and the other groups received reverse osmosis water. Tooth movement and bone volume fraction were evaluated by micro–computed tomography on days 0, 7, 14, and 21.ResultsThe corticotomy groups had statistically significantly higher tooth movement and lower bone volume fraction than the orthodontic groups (P < .05). The amount and rate of tooth movement were statistically significantly different between the OTM and OTMI groups, but not statistically significantly different in bone volume fraction. However, statistically significant differences were not observed in any measurements between the COTM and COTMI groups.ConclusionsIbuprofen during orthodontic tooth movement inhibited tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling but had no effect on corticotomy-assisted orthodontic treatment.     

Effects of different settings for 940 nm diode laser on expanded suture in rats

Objectives:To evaluate the effects of the Indium Gallium Arsenide Phosphoride (InGaAsP) diode laser at different energy levels on orthopedically expanded midpalatal sutures of rats.Materials and Methods:Eighty Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: a control group and low-, moderate-, and high-level laser groups with amounts of energy irradiated at 0 J, 18 J, 42 J, and 60 J, respectively. Each group was divided into two subgroups (n = 10) according to the schedule of sacrifice (7 and 21 days). Laser application (940 ± 10 nm, 0.1 W) was completed twice weekly until sacrifice. The number of osteoblasts (OB), osteocytes (OC), and vessels (V); area of connective tissue (CT); inflammation (IN); and newly formed bone (NB); as well as the ratio of newly formed bone to the total bone area (N/T) were evaluated statistically at a significance level of P < .05.Results:For the low-level laser group, OB, NB, and N/T were significantly higher, and CT was lower, on both the 7th and 21st days. The amount of OC was significantly higher in the low-level laser group compared with the control group on the 7th day and the control and high-level laser groups on the 21st day. The IN was significantly higher for the high-level group on the 21st day compared with other groups. Both the moderate-level and high-level laser groups possessed fewer vessels than the low-level laser group on the 21st day.Conclusions:The InGaAsP laser at the low dosage induced a favorable effect on bone formation in the orthopedically expanded midpalatal suture of rats.     

胰岛素治疗对糖尿病大鼠牙槽骨RANKL/OPG mRNA影响的研究

目的通过研究胰岛素治疗对糖尿病大鼠牙周组织病理改变及牙槽骨中NF-κB受体活化因子配体(Receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand,RANKL)和骨保护素(osteoprotegerin,OPG)mRNA水平比值情况的影响,探讨糖尿病影响牙周病时牙槽骨吸收的机理。方法将12只大鼠采用静脉注射链脲佐菌素的方法建立糖尿病模型,并随机分为治疗组和对照组。治疗组给予胰岛素皮下注射,对照组注射等量生理盐水。分别于实验开始时、造模成功后和8周后处死时测量大鼠体重和血糖。右下磨牙区牙周组织脱钙后HE染色观察组织病变状况;应用RT-PCR检测左下磨牙区牙槽骨RANKL和OPG mRNA表达情况,并比较两组大鼠RANKL/OPG比值差异。结果胰岛素治疗组较糖尿病组牙周组织炎症反应减轻,牙槽骨吸收减弱;血糖值(P<0.05)及RANKL/OPGmRNA比值(P<0.01)降低。结论胰岛素治疗可能增加牙周组织修复和再生能力,降低糖尿病大鼠的牙槽骨RANKL/OPGmRNA比值。提示血糖水平增高可能是影响糖尿病大鼠的牙槽骨吸收危险因素之一。     

雌激素缺乏对大鼠牙槽骨吸收影响的实验研究

目的观察雌激素缺乏对大鼠牙槽骨吸收的影响。方法34只雌性SD大鼠随机分为4组。第1组假手术(n=8),第2组卵巢切除(n=9),第3组卵巢切除加牙周结扎(n=9),第4组卵巢切除、牙周结扎加雌激素治疗(n=8)。适应性喂养7天后行假手术或双侧卵巢切除术。第4组于术后第二天起皮下注射苯甲酸雌二醇．20μg／kg体重／次,三天一次。第3、4两组于卵巢切除术后28天,结扎丝结扎上颌第一磨牙诱导牙周炎。第63天处死全部大鼠。常规取材。观察牙用组织组织学改变。测量牙用骨丧失值(PBL)。比较牙用骨支持率(PBS)。检测血清碱性磷酸酶(ALP)。结果采用成组f检验,第1、2两组的PBL分别为0．398±O．147mm,0．663±0．132哪。PBS分别为O．588±O．058。0．440±0．197,组间差异均有统计学意义(P<0．05);第2、3两组的PBL、PBS组间差异均有统计学意义(P<0．05)。第3组的PBL为0．875±0．197mm,PBS为0．336±O．087;第3、4两组的PBL、PBS组间差别没有统计学意义(P>0．05),第4组的PBL为O．823±0．119mm,PBS为0．360±0．950。结论雌激素缺乏促进牙槽骨吸收,茵斑刺激加剧骨质疏松大鼠牙槽骨的吸收,雌激素替代治疗不能预防骨质疏松大鼠因茵斑刺激引发的牙槽骨吸收。     

高脂饮食对大鼠下颌骨钙、磷及羟脯氨酸含量以及对牙槽骨骨量的影响

目的:探讨高脂饮食与大鼠下颌骨钙、磷及羟脯氨酸含量以及牙槽骨骨量的关系。方法:将20只SD大鼠随机分为正常对照组和脂肪乳剂组,正常对照组予普通饲料及生理盐1mL/100g体重灌胃,脂肪乳剂组予普通饮食加脂肪乳剂1mL/100g体重灌胃,两组均连续灌胃16周后取大鼠的下颌骨下颌支部分检测骨钙、磷及羟脯氨酸含量,取牙槽骨进行脱钙、切片、苏木精-伊红染色,然后用骨形态计量学方法测量牙槽骨松质骨的骨量并计算牙槽骨的骨静态参数。结果:高脂饮食引起大鼠血清中总胆固醇(TC)和低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-c)明显升高,而高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-c)则明显降低;脂肪乳剂灌胃使大鼠下颌骨钙?磷及羟脯氨酸含量均下降(P<0.05)。与对照组相比,模型组牙槽骨骨小梁面积百分数(Tb.Ar)、骨小梁厚度(Tb.Th)、骨小梁数量(Tb.N)和骨小梁分离度(Tb.Sp)差异均无统计学意义。结论:长期高脂乳剂灌胃可以造成大鼠下颌骨骨矿物质和骨有机质的丢失,但未能引起大鼠牙槽骨骨量发生明显变化。     

Influence of occlusal hypofunction on the elastic property and bone formation of rat alveolar bone

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of occlusal hypofunction on the maintenance of the elastic property and alveolar bone formation using an occlusal hypofunction model. Analyses of the elastic property and bone formation of the alveolar bone were carried out by the compression test and the bone histomorphometry in the two directions (the tooth axis direction and the bucco-lingual direction). The compression test was done with the texturometer to analyse the springiness of bone specimens of the mandibular first molar. Bone histomorphometric analyses were evaluated using double labeled frontal section. Results showed that occlusal hypofunction significantly reduced the springiness and suppressed the alveolar bone formation in the bucco-lingual direction. These results suggested that occlusal function plays an important role in maintenance of the elastic property and bone formation of the alveolar bone.     

种植体植入及连接对犬颅面骨生长发育的影响

目的:探讨种植体固定连接及非连接对犬颅面骨生长发育的影响。方法:将8只Beagle系犬随机分为非连接实验组和连接实验组2组,每组4只。每只犬一侧分别于上颌骨和颧骨植入2颗种植体,对侧为正常对照。连接实验组在种植体植入1个月后固定连接种植体。数据应用SPSS11.5统计软件包进行Studentt检验。结果:在非连接实验组,随着颅面骨的生长,种植体间距明显增加;在连接实验组,相连接的2颗种植体间距不随颅面骨的生长而增加。2组颅面骨、眶及颧弓等部位的骨测量数据均无显著差别(P>0.05)。结论:种植体间固定连接所带来的影响是局部的,对颅面骨的生长发育无显著抑制作用。     

生长因子在牙槽骨组织再生中的应用与研究进展

实现牙槽骨组织再生是口腔医学领域的热门研究方向。许多国内外研究表明,生长因子在牙槽骨组织再生中起到重要作用,无论是在口腔种植,牙周治疗,还是拔牙位点保存等多个领域均有广阔的应用前景。本文对生长因子在口腔领域中促进牙槽骨组织再生的应用及研究进展进行综述。     

Age-related periodontitis and alveolar bone loss in rice rats

ObjectiveTo characterize in rice rats: (a) periodontitis (PD) progress with feeding of standard laboratory rat chow (STD) during ages 4–80 weeks; and (b) PD progress with feeding of a high sucrose-casein (H-SC) diet during young adulthood.MethodsOne group (N = 12) was euthanized at age 4 weeks (Baseline). Four groups (N = 8-16) consumed a STD diet from baseline and were necropsied at ages 22, 30, 52, and 80 weeks. Three groups (N = 10-16) consumed an H-SC diet from baseline. Two were necropsied at ages 22 and 30 weeks, respectively. The third switched to the STD diet at age 22 weeks and was necropsied at age 30 weeks. All mandibles/maxillae were assessed by histometry for degree of periodontal inflammation (PD Score), alveolar crest height (ACH, mm), and horizontal alveolar bone height (hABH, mm²).ResultsIn STD diet rats aged ≥30 weeks, all endpoints were worse (P < 0.05) than at Baseline. In H-SC diet rats aged ≥22 weeks, all endpoints were worse than at Baseline (P < 0.05). At age 22 weeks, all endpoints were worse in the H-SC group than in the STD group (P < 0.05). By age 30 weeks, the STD and H-SC groups did not differ.Conclusions1) STD diet fed rice rats develop moderate/severe PD by age 30 weeks; 2) an H-SC diet accelerates moderate/severe PD development; and 3) switching to a STD diet does not halt/reverse PD that was accelerated by an H-SC diet. These data further clarify use of the rice rat as a PD model.     

不同去势时间对大鼠牙槽骨微结构影响的比较研究

目的 比较不同去势时间对大鼠牙槽骨微结构的影响,探讨牙槽骨骨质疏松大鼠模型建立成功的参数。方法 24只6月龄雌性SD大鼠,随机分为4组：（1）对照组1（Sham1）;（2）去势组1（OVX1）;（3）对照组2（Sham2）;（4）去势组2（OVX2）。分别在全麻下行假手术和双侧卵巢去势术。于术后3个月和4个月处死各组大鼠,取双侧上颌骨标本,通过Micro-CT扫描、HE染色、抗酒石酸酸性磷酸酶（TRAP）染色、Van Gieson染色、荧光双标观察并分析牙槽骨微结构的变化。结果 去势3个月后OVX1组与Sham1组大鼠相比,体重增加25.09%（P<0.01）;牙槽骨骨体积分数（BV/TV）、骨小梁数目（Tb.N）、骨小梁分离度（Tb.Sp）,牙骨质界-牙槽嵴顶（CEJ-ABC）距离无改变（P>0.05）,骨小梁宽度（Tb.Th）降低了12.44%（P<0.05）,破骨细胞数量增加了40.12%（P<0.01）;骨形成沉积率（MAR）无明显改变（P>0.05）;去势4个月后OVX1组与Sham1组大鼠相比,体重进一步增加了26.25%（P<0.01）,BV/TV、Tb.Th、MAR分别降低了11.15%、17.22%和38.45%（P<0.01）,Tb.Sp和破骨细胞数量分别增加了81.89%和35.67%（P<0.01）,Tb.N和CEJ-ABC距离无变化（P>0.05）,HE和Van Gieson染色均表明OVX2组大鼠牙槽骨骨量降低,骨髓腔面积增加,骨小梁微结构破坏、变细,部分区域发生断裂。结论 6月龄雌性SD大鼠去势4个月后,牙槽骨发生明显骨质疏松,可作为合适的牙槽骨骨质疏松大鼠模型参数的理论依据。     

Effects of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis on bone tissue of rats with experimental periodontitis

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of osteoporosis induced by glucocorticoid (GIOP) on bone tissue of rats with experimental periodontitis (EP).Design48 male Wistar rats divided into groups: Naïve, EP, GIOP and GIOP + EP. Rats of GIOP and GIOP + EP groups received 7 mg/kg of dexamethasone intramuscularly once a week for 5 weeks. Following, EP and GIOP + EP groups were subjected to ligature-induced periodontitis. Naïve group experienced no manipulation. After 11 days, the animals were euthanized and left maxillae collected for macroscopic, radiographic, micro-tomographic and microscopic analysis of alveolar bone loss (ABL). Blood samples were collected for determination of bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BALP) levels and the right femurs were removed for radiographic and biomechanical analysis.ResultsEP caused ABL and reduced BALP levels (p < 0,05), but it did not change the architecture or biomechanics of femur, compared to Naïve. GIOP did not cause ABL, but it significantly decreased alveolar bone mineral density (ABMD), bone percentage and trabecular thickness (Tb.Th) and increased alveolar bone porosity (p < 0.05) and significantly reduced BALP serum levels, as well as radiographic density and Young’s module of femur, compared to Naïve. There was a greater ABL in group GIOP + EP when compared to EP (p < 0.05). GIOP + EP caused a greater decrease on ABMD, Tb.Th, bone percentage and increased bone porosity (p < 0.05) and also presented a significant reduction in BALP levels (p < 0.05), in radiographic density and in Young’s module of femur compared to EP (p < 0.05).ConclusionsGIOP can potentiate the destructive effects of EP on alveolar bone and alter the systemic bone loss, by promoting bone resorption and reducing osteoblast activity.     

A histomorphometric study of alveolar bone modeling and remodeling under experimental anaemia and polycythaemia in rats

Alveolar bone is the least stable of the periodontal tissues, because it is subjected to continuous modeling and remodeling. OBJECTIVE: To perform a histological and histomorphometric evaluation of bone modeling and remodeling of periodontal alveolar bone under experimental anaemia and polycythaemia. METHODS: Thirty Wistar rats were divided into three groups: control (C), animals were i.p. injected with 0.5 mL of saline solution; anaemia (A), animals were injected with 6 mg/100 b.w. of phenylhydrazine every 48 h; polycythaemia (P), animals were transfused with 2.5 mL/100 b.w. of 80% suspension of homologous erythrocytes. All the animals were sacrificed 14 days after the onset of the experiment. The mandibles were resected, fixed in formalin, radiographed, processed and embedded in paraffin. Bucco-lingually oriented sections were obtained at the level of the mesial root of the first lower molar, and stained with hematoxylin-eosin. Histological and histomorphometric studies were performed on the buccal and lingual plates of periodontal alveolar bone. RESULTS: Histological and histomorphometric studies showed a statistically significant decrease in bone formation both in buccal and lingual plates in group A (anaemia) as compared to group C (control). An increase in active bone formation was found in the lingual plate in group P (polycythaemia) as compared to group C (control). CONCLUSION: The results obtained using this experimental model evidenced alterations in bone modeling and remodeling under conditions of anaemia and polycythaemia and/or associated factors.     

大鼠正畸牙移动压力侧牙槽骨中cath K mRNA表达的研究

目的研究组织蛋白酶K（cathepsin K,cath K）mRNA在大鼠正畸牙移动压力侧牙槽骨中的表达变化及时间分布特点,探讨正畸牙移动中牙周改建的分子生物学机制。方法选用80只6周龄SD雄性大鼠建立正畸牙移动模型,分别在加力后2d、5d、7d、10d和14d处死动物各16只,HE染色观察牙周组织改建的变化,TRAP染色计数压力侧破骨细胞数量;实时定量PCR（real-time quantitative PCR）检测cath K mRNA表达变化及时间分布特点。结果cath K mRNA表达随加力时间的增加而增加,在加力后的第7天开始下降。这与牙周组织形态学的变化以及TRAP染色阳性破骨细胞数目的变化规律相一致。结论在生物机械力的诱导下,cathK参与了正畸牙移动骨改建过程中有机基质的降解,cath K mRNA随正畸加力时间的增加出现规律性变化。