Is trabecular bone related to primary stability of miniscrews?

Objective: To compare the primary stability of miniscrews inserted into bone blocks of different bone mineral densities (BMDs) with and without cortical bone, and investigate whether some trabecular properties could influence primary stability.Materials and Methods:Fifty-two bone blocks were extracted from fresh bovine pelvic bone. Four groups were created based on bone type (iliac or pubic region) and presence or absence of cortical bone. Specimens were micro-computed tomography imaged to evaluate trabecular thickness, trabecular number, trabecular separation, bone volume density (BV/TV), BMD, and cortical thickness. Miniscrews 1.4 mm in diameter and 6 mm long were inserted into the bone blocks, and primary stability was evaluated by insertion torque (IT), mini-implant mobility (PTV), and pull-out strength (PS).Results:Intergroup comparison showed lower levels of primary stability when the BMD of trabecular bone was lower and in the absence of cortical bone (P ≤ .05). The Pearson correlation test showed correlation between trabecular number, trabecular thickness, BV/TV, trabecular BMD, total BMD, and IT, PTV, and PS. There was correlation between cortical thickness and IT and PS (P ≤ .05).Conclusion:Cancellous bone plays an important role in primary stability of mini-implants in the presence or absence of cortical bone.     

Effect of systemic administered zoledronic acid on osseointegration of a titanium implant in ovariectomized rats

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate whether zoledronic acid improves post-implant osseointegration in an ovariectomized rat model.Materials and methodsA total of 36 female Wistar rats were subdivided into three groups: control (CTRL), ovariectomized (OVX) and ovariectomized + zoledronic acid (OVX/ZOL). Both OVX and OVX/ZOL groups underwent ovariectomy procedures, while the CTRL group received a sham operation. After a 90-day waiting period following surgery, the OVX/ZOL group received a weekly intravenous injection of 0.04 mg/kg zoledronic acid over a period of 6 weeks. The CTRL and OVX groups received intravenous injections of 0.9% NaCl, and the injections were administered with a dosing schedule that was identical to that of the OVX/ZOL group. After completing the 6-week injection regimen, every group received a titanium implant that was 1.6 mm in diameter by 4 mm in length, which was placed in the proximal metaphysis of the left tibia. All of the rats were sacrificed after 60 days and the tibia bones were harvested and processed for histological evaluation.ResultsThe percentage of bone–implant contact (BIC) varied significantly between groups. Histomorphometric analysis demonstrated that BIC was significantly higher in the OVX/ZOL group than in the OVX group.ConclusionsSystemic zoledronic acid improved tibial titanium implant osseointegration in an oestrogen-deficient rat model.     

Prevention of trabecular bone loss in the mandible of ovariectomized rats

The effect of therapeutic agents on trabecular bone loss in the mandible was investigated in ovariectomized rats. Eighty-seven Wistar SPF female rats were ovariectomized (OVX) or given a sham operation (Sham), and maintained on a diet containing 0.1% calcium. Four weeks later, groups of OVX rats were treated with estriol (E3), calcitonin (CT), etidronate, or 2-carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide (Ge-132). The Basal group was maintained on a diet containing 1.0% calcium, and the OVX and sham groups on a diet containing 0.1% calcium. The trabecular bone mineral density (BMD) and trabecular bone mineral content (BMC) in 11 mandibular slices from 0.5 mm at the mesial margin of the first molar to 0.5 mm at the distal margin of the third molar, were measured using peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (pQCT). The BMD in the OVX group was lower than that in the Sham group, and decreased BMC was observed only in the molar region. BMD and BMC were increased in the etidronate-treated group, but only BMC was increased in the CT group. E3 treatment increased BMD and BMC; significant increases were also observed beneath the molar. Ge-132 treatment increased both BMD and BMC, especially the latter.     

Effects of chitosan oligosaccharides on the femur trabecular structure in ovariectomized rats

Objectives Drugs used to treat osteoporosis are taken long-term and ideally have no adverse effects. Recent interest has focused on chitosan oligosaccharides as a bone-inducing substance for use as bone graft material. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of chitosan oligosaccharides on the femur trabecular structure in ovariectomized rats by three-dimensional imaging analysis using micro-computed tomography (CT).Methods Female 12-week-old Wistar rats were divided into three groups, which underwent ovariectomy (two groups) or sham surgery (one group). After 12 weeks, rats of one of the ovariectomized groups began treatment with chitosan oligosaccharides (500 mg/kg bodyweight) three times per week for 8 weeks. Then, the femurs of all rats were resected for bone analysis by micro-CT, and three-dimensional images of the femur were reconstructed from the axial CT images to evaluate the following parameters: bone volume/tissue volume (BV/TV), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), trabecular number (Tb.N), trabecular separation (Tb.sp), trabecular bone pattern factor (TBPf), structure model index (SMI), number of nodes per unit tissue volume, number of termini per unit tissue volume, and the total strut length per unit tissue volume.Results The BV/TV, Tb.Th, and Tb.N were significantly higher in the ovariectomized and treated (OVX + C) group versus the ovariectomized, untreated (OVX) group. Tb.Sp, TBPf, and SMI were significantly lower in the OVX + C group versus the OVX group.Conclusions Our findings demonstrate that chitosan oligosaccharides prevent decreases in bone volume, trabecular number, trabecular thickness, and trabecular connectivity in the femurs of ovariectomized rats.     

Effects of a single intravaneous dose of zoledronic acid on bone healing following tooth extraction in ovariectomized rabbits

ObjectiveThe present study is aimed to investigate the effects of administering a single intravenous dose of zoledronic acid (ZA) on bone healing following tooth extraction in ovariectomized rabbits.Materials and methodsFemale, New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into three groups including Control, ovariectomy + saline (OVX) and ovariectomy + zoledronic acid group (ZOL). Bilateral ovariectomy was performed to the rabbits in OVX and ZOL groups under general anesthesia. Control group underwent sham surgery. Eight weeks later, mandibular right incisors of all animals were extracted under general anesthesia. Before the procedure, Control and OVX groups were given saline and 0.1 mg/kg ZA was administered to ZOL group intravenously. All animals were sacrificed after 12 weeks.ResultsThe findings of histopathological and biochemical evaluations reflected insignificant differences among study groups in vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), increases in osteoclasts, ossification, vascularization and mononuclear cell infiltration measures (p > 0.05). In contrast, bone morphogenic protein 2 (BMP-2), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and organization of the extraction wound differed significantly between groups (p < 0.05)ConclusionThe potential beneficial effects of ZA administration on the wound healing process following tooth extraction were demonstrated via serum TNF-α, BMP-2 and VEGF levels in an osteoporotic model in ovariectomized rabbits.     

Assessment of aging characteristics of female condylar trabecular structure by cone-beam computed tomography

Objectives

This study was performed to analyze the aging-related changes of the female condylar bone mineral density (BMD) and trabecular structure by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and determine whether the condylar structure shows obvious changes after menopause.

Methods

The CBCT images of 160 female patients who met the inclusion criteria for the study were collected and divided into four groups by age (20–29 years, 30–39 years, premenopausal, and postmenopausal groups). Computer processing software CT-Analyser (Version 1.15.2.2+; SkyScan, Antwerp, Belgium) was used to measure the condylar BMD and related indexes, namely the bone volume/tissue volume ratio (BV/TV), trabecular number (Tb.N), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), trabecular separation (Tb.Sp), trabecular structure model index (SMI), and bone surface area/volume ratio (BS/BV). SPSS 12.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) was used to analyze the radiographic findings and statistical differences.

Results

No significant differences were found between the bilateral condyles in each group (P?>?0.05). BV/TV, Tb.N, and Tb.Th of the condyle decreased with age, and the postmenopausal group showed significantly different values for each index compared with the other groups (P?<?0.01). Tb.Sp, SMI, and BS/BV of the condyle increased with age, and the postmenopausal group showed significantly different values for each index compared with the other groups (P?<?0.01).

Conclusions

With increasing age, the female condylar bone volume decreases, the Tb.N and Tb.Th decrease, the gap between the trabecular bone increases, and plate-like trabecular bone gradually transforms into a rod-like form. These changes are much more obvious in postmenopausal women.

     

Microcomputed tomographic analysis of bone microarchitecture after sinus augmentation with hyaluronic matrix: a case–control study

Background

The aim of this study was to analyze trabecular microarchitecture of augmented sinuses with hyaluronic matrix and xenograft by microcomputed tomography, and to investigate whether hyaluronic matrix has an effect on the newly formed bone quality.

Materials and methods

Thirteen patients undergoing maxillary sinus augmentation were included in this split-mouth study. Right and left sinus sites were randomly assigned to test and control group. In test group, the sinus was grafted with hyaluronic matrix and xenograft; in control group, only with xenograft. Four months after augmentation, bone samples were harvested during implant placement and analyzed for the following trabecular microarchitecture parameters using microcomputed tomography: bone volume (BV), total volume (TV), bone volume fraction (BV/TV), bone surface (BS), specific bone surface (BS/BV), bone surface density (BS/TV), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), trabecular separation (Tb.Sp), trabecular pattern factor (Tb.Pf), and fractal dimension (FD).

Results

There was statistically significant difference only for BS/TV parameter between two groups. BS/TV was higher in hyaluronic matrix group compared with control group.

Conclusions

Addition of hyaluronic matrix to xenograft may enhance bone quality in terms of bone surface density. However, more research investigating the microstructural variation of augmented sinuses is needed with a greater sample.

     

Early bony changes associated with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws in rats: A longitudinal in vivo study

ObjectiveTo evaluate early bony changes in an animal model of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) at the side of the local trauma and at the contralateral side, comparing with a control group. Bony changes were evaluated by Microcomputed Tomography (MicroCT) at three times points: at baseline (T0), after drug administration (T1) and after dental extraction (T2).DesignTwo groups were compared: the experimental group in which zoledronic acid (ZA) was administered (17 rats) and the control group (13 rats). Dental extractions of the lower left first molars were performed in all animals. The left side was considered as the supposed affected area in the ZA group, and the right side was considered as the unaffected area. In these areas, the following structural microtomographic bone parameters were calculated: Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Trabecular Thickness (Tb.Th), and Bone Volume Proportion (BV/TV). The comparison of quantitative bone parameters among the different sides and experimental phases of both studied groups were performed by ANOVA-factorial.ResultsNone of the animals of the control group developed MRONJ. In the ZA group, 76% presented bone exposure. From T0 to T1, Tb.Th and BV/TV increased, and in T2, the mean values were higher in ZA group than in the control group. BMD increased throughout the different phases of both groups.ConclusionsStructural bony changes occurred in the ZA group at both mandibular sides before the dental extraction (T1). Tb.Th and BV/TV should be further investigated as potential early bone markers of MRONJ.     

不同方式处理犬下颌磨牙区即刻种植间隙的效果评价

目的: 探讨在犬下颌磨牙区即刻种植中,不同方式处理拔牙窝与种植体之间的间隙后的新骨形成情况。方法: 选择 6 条 1.5~2.0 岁的拉布拉多犬作为实验对象,在每条犬下颌骨中拔除两侧的第四前磨牙和第一磨牙,分别植入 4 颗牙种植体（Astra Tech^®,4.0 mm × 10 mm）。种植体和拔牙窝骨壁之间的近远中间隙分别进行3种处理,分为空白组（NN组）、胶质银明胶海绵（Gelatamp） 组（EN组）和 Gelatamp + 可吸收胶原膜（CM）组（EG 组）。术后12周收集标本,进行显微CT 扫描和组织学分析。采用SPSS 25.0软件包进行统计学分析。结果: 牙种植术后 12 周存活率为 100%。显微CT 扫描结果显示,新骨高度、骨矿物质密度（BMD）、骨体积分数 （BV/TV）、骨表面积骨体积比（BS/TV）、骨小梁厚度（Tb.Th）、骨小梁数（Tb.N）和骨小梁间距（Tb.Sp）等指标,组间无显著差异。组织学分析结果显示,新骨形成面积和种植体与骨接触面积（BIC）在组间无统计学差异。结论: 使用不同方式处理种植体与拔牙窝之间的间隙后的12周内,与空白对照组相比,单独放置 Gelatamp 或与 CM 联合使用,对种植体周围新骨形成、BIC、BMD、BV/TV、BS/TV、Tb.Th、Tb.N 及 Tb.Sp 等均无显著影响。     

Inhibitory effect of a fermented soy product from lactic acid bacteria (PS-B1) on deterioration of bone mass and quality in ovariectomized mice

Objectives

We investigated the effects of a fermented soy product from lactic acid bacteria (PS-B1) in preventing the decrease in bone mineral content and deterioration of trabecular bone structure in ovariectomized (OVX) mice.

Methods

Four-week-old ICR OVX or sham-operated (Sham) mice were maintained on a normal diet in five groups: a Sham group, the OVX control group, PS-B1 1 % (Ps 1 %) group, PS-B1 2 % (Ps 2 %) group, and PS-B1 5 % (Ps 5 %) group. The Sham and OVX control groups were given tap water as drinking water. Water containing 1, 2, and 5 % PS-B1 was given ad libitum to the respective PS-B1 groups. The animals were kept under these conditions for 12 weeks and sacrificed under anesthesia. Their femurs were removed under sterile conditions. Bone mineral density (BMD) of the removed femurs was measured by use of peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Subsequently, morphometric indices for trabecular bone structure were measured by use of microfocus X-ray computed tomography.

Results

Total BMD, trabecular BMD, and cortical width were significantly higher in the Ps 2 % group than in controls. In the Ps 2 % group, there was a tendency for retarded BMD loss. Maintenance of bone volume fraction, trabecular number, trabecular space, trabecular continuity, and trabecular connectivity were seen in the Ps 2 % and Ps 5 % groups. In the Ps 2 % and Ps 5 % groups, deterioration of trabecular bone structure was significantly inhibited.

Conclusions

These results suggest that PS-B1 is effective in slowing the decrease in BMD and deterioration of trabecular bone structure in OVX mice.     

Volumetric analysis of the periodontal microstructure under antiresorptive therapy: an experimental study in rabbits

Objectives

The objective of this study was to volumetrically assess changes in the periodontal microstructure under antiresorptive therapy.

Materials and methods

Microtomographic scans from a total of 9 Dutch Belted rabbits having been randomly allocated to either the intravenous administration of amino-bisphosphonate (zoledronic acid) (Za) (n?=?5) or a negative control group (nZa) (n?=?4) were obtained at 10 months following a repeated drug administration. A quantification of the periodontal space thickness (P.Th) of both maxillary and mandibular most posterior premolars, as well as of the 2nd molars was performed. Bone micromorphometry was assessed by means of bone volume per total volume (BV/TV), the bone mineral density (BMD), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), trabecular number (Tb.N), bone surface (BS), and the specific bone surface (BS/BV).

Results

Za was associated with significantly higher P.Th (P?=?0.010), which was most pronounced in the upper jaw. Bone micromorphometry revealed no significant differences among the two groups, i.e., Za and nZa, for all the investigated parameters.

Conclusions

Volumetric analysis revealed that antiresorptive therapy was associated with periodontal space widening, whereas major effects on the bone micro-morphology could not be observed.

Clinical relevance

A deep understanding of specific periodontal and alveolar bone alterations in patients under antiresorptive therapy might help to prevent the onset of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.

     

2种给药方式下辛伐他汀对牙周炎骨质疏松大鼠上颌骨骨丢失的影响

目的比较辛伐他汀(Simvastatin,SIM)在不同给药方式下抑制牙周炎骨质疏松大鼠上颌骨骨丢失的作用效果。方法 24只4月龄雌性SD(Sprague Dawley)大鼠,随机分成4组:假手术组(SHAM),去势+绑线组(OVX+LIG),去势+绑线+辛伐他汀灌胃给药组(OVX+LIG+Oral SIM),去势+绑线+辛伐他汀局部用药组(OVX+LIG+Local SIM)。适应性喂养1周后,进行骨质疏松造模手术——双侧卵巢切除术(OVX),4周后,进行牙周炎造模手术——分别于双侧上颌骨第一、第二磨牙进行8字结扎绑线术(LIG),4周后拆除绑线,用药组开始辛伐他汀给药。8周后处死所有大鼠,收集双侧上颌骨和血清,分别进行进一步检测。检测包括micro-CT扫描,硬组织切片观察、染色,酶联免疫吸附实验(ELISA)。结果相比于对照OVX+LIG组,OVX+LIG+Local SIM组可见明显釉牙骨质界-牙槽嵴顶(CEJ-ABC)距离的减少(P<0.05),OVX+LIG+Oral SIM组与OVX+LIG+Local SIM组可见明显牙槽骨的骨密度(BMD)和骨体积分数(BVF)升高,OVX+LIG+Oral SIM组可见明显骨钙素(OC)上升,抗酒石酸酸性磷酸酶5b(TRAP5b)下降。结论局部或全身系统应用辛伐他汀能减缓牙周炎伴骨质疏松大鼠上颌骨的骨丢失,其中局部注射辛伐他汀对牙槽嵴顶骨形成具有促进作用。     

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。     

Microcomputed tomography analysis of particular autogenous bone graft in sinus augmentation at 5 months: differences on bone mineral density and 3D trabecular structure

Objectives

This study investigated the effects of gender on the three-dimensional (3D) bone mineral density (BMD) and micromorphology of the trabeculae of matured autogenous bone grafts after sinus floor augmentation, and compared them to those of adjacent native bone.

Materials and methods

Ten bone biopsy samples were removed from the implant placement areas of patients who had received second-stage sinus floor augmentation, and analyzed by microcomputed tomography. BMD phantoms with two calcium hydroxyapatite densities (0.25 and 0.75 g/cm³) were used to determine the BMD of the grafted and native bone samples. The 3D structural parameters of the trabeculae, including percentage of bone volume (bone volume/tissue volume, BV/TV), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), trabecular number, trabecular separation, trabecular pattern factor (Tb.Pf), and structure model index, were analyzed between males and females and between grafted bone and native bone.

Results

No significant gender-specific differences in BMD and 3D trabecular structure of either native or grafted bone were found (P?>?0.05). Compared to the adjacent native bone, the autogenous grafted bone exhibited lower BV/TV and Tb.Th as well as a higher Tb.Pf (P?<?0.05). Additionally, there was a weak positive correlation between the Tb.Th values of grafted and native bone (R ²?=?0.58).

Conclusions

In the maxillary sinus, autogenous grafted bone exhibited lower BV/TV, Tb.Th, and trabecular connectivity than the adjacent native bone. No significant gender-specific differences were found for either the BMD or 3D trabecular structure of grafted bone.

Clinical relevance

After bone remodeling, autogenous grafted bone revealed different 3D trabecular structure as compared to native bone.     

MicroCT定量研究去势大鼠颌骨与胫骨的骨改变

目的:应用MicroCT对Sprague-Dawley(SD)雌性大鼠去除双侧卵巢三个月后的下颌骨和胫骨进行对比研究。方法:分别从假手术对照(Sham)组和卵巢切除骨质疏松(OVX)组各取大鼠8只。将全部大鼠深度麻醉后处死。取一侧下颌骨和胫骨,去净软组织。行MicroCT检查、骨组织病理学研究。所得数据经SPSS13.0统计分析。结果:大鼠去除双侧卵巢3月后,经MicroCT检查发现,OVX组大鼠胫骨:骨小梁数目减少,排列稀疏,骨小梁断裂;骨小梁面积比和体积比、厚度和数目,骨矿含量和骨体积密度等均较Sham组显著降低,骨小梁分离度增加,P<0.05。OVX组大鼠下颌骨:骨组织体积比、骨小梁厚度和单位体积骨小梁数目,均比Sham组升高,骨小梁分离度较Sham组降低,P<0.05。与胫骨改变比较,结果完全相反。另外,大鼠下颌骨的三维骨矿含量和骨体积密度也升高,P<0.05。骨组织切片病理学观察:Sham组胫骨松质骨呈条索状,骨小梁相互连接成网;下颌骨松质骨较致密,呈板状。OVX组胫骨骨小梁变细,分离度增大,新生骨基质减少。磨牙下方松质骨骨髓腔增大,牙槽突新生骨基质减少。结论:SD雌性大鼠切除卵巢3月后,下颌骨与胫...     

Effects of β-cryptoxanthin on bone-formation parameters in the distal femoral epiphysis of ovariectomized mice

Objective

To compare the effects of β-cryptoxanthin (β-cry) from citrus fruit on bone-formation parameters in the distal femoral epiphysis of ovariectomized (OVX) mice with the effects of osteoporosis therapeutic agents.

Methods

Ten-week-old OVX ICR mice were used. The mice were divided into five experimental groups: β-cry; bisphosphonate (treatment with the bone resorption inhibitor risedronate); vitamin K₂ [treatment with the bone formation stimulator and bone resorption inhibitor menaquinone 4 (MK4)]; OVX control; and sham (no OVX). Risedronate was used as the bisphosphonate (risedronate group), and menaquinone 4 was used as vitamin K₂ (MK4 group). Risedronate was administered orally, and β-cry and MK4 were mixed with the regular feed. The mice were fed the diets for 2 months. Femurs were resected, and blood samples were collected. Bone mineral density (BMD) was analyzed by peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Microcomputed tomography was also performed to evaluate the three-dimensional structure of the trabecular bone.

Results

In contrast to the risedronate and MK4 groups, there was no improvement in the trabecular BMD, cortical thickness, or periosteal perimeter in the β-cry group. Trabecular structural parameters including the morphometric indices, continuity index, and connectivity index were significantly improved in the β-cry group compared with the OVX control group. In particular, there was a marked improvement in morphometric indices.

Conclusion

β-Cry improved the trabecular structure. This suggests that β-cry might be useful as a dietary supplement to prevent bone degeneration and osteoporosis associated with aging.     

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。     

Radiological Morphometric Analysis for the Trabecular Bone Structure of Mandibular Condyle after Ovariectomy in Mature Cynomolgus Monkeys

To investigate the effects of experimental osteoporosis on the trabecular structure of the mandibular condyle in cynomolgus monkeys by radiological bone morphometry ovariectomy (OVX) was performed on 10-year-old female cynomolgus monkeys which were fed a controlled diet for 2 years. Ten sham control groups were fed under the same conditions. Using a microfocus tube and computed radiography the removed mandibular condyle samples were imaged by standardized magnification radiography. The structural parameters were measured using radiological bone morphometric analysis. The bone mineral density (BMD) was measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. The thickness of the cortical bone was measured using magnified radiographic images. The thickness of the cortical bone and the BMD in the OVX group were significantly lower than in the sham group. In the results of skeletal structure of the mandibular condyle the trabecular structure of the mandibular condyle was markedly deteriorated in the OVX group. The trabecular structure of the mandibular condyle for the OVX group was significantly decreased thus it was suggested that osteoporosis is a potential risk factor of osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint.     

Distribution of mandibular trabeculae bone volume fraction in relation to different MOP intervals for accelerating orthodontic tooth movement:: A randomized controlled trial

ObjectivesTo investigate the effect of micro-osteoperforation (MOP) on the horizontal and vertical distribution of mandibular trabeculae bone volume fraction in relation to different MOP intervals during canine retraction.Materials and MethodsThis single-center, single-blinded, prospective randomized split-mouth clinical trial included 30 healthy participants aged 18 years and older, randomized into three groups of different MOP intervals (4, 8, and 12-weekly). Cone beam computed tomography images were taken to assess the bone volume fraction (bone volume over total volume or BV/TV).ResultsBV/TV was significantly reduced (mean difference: 9.79%, standard deviation [SD]: 11.89%; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 4.77, 14.81%; P < .01) and canine retraction increased (mean difference: -1.25 mm/4 mo, SD: 0.79 mm; 95% CI: -1.59, -0.92 mm; P < .01) with MOP, compared to control sites. MOP significantly changed the vertical and horizontal patterns of trabeculae bone with lower values nearer to intervention sites. Only the 4-weekly MOP interval group showed significant decrease in BV/TV (mean difference: 14.73%, SD: 12.88%; 95% CI: 3.96, 25.50%; P = .01) despite significant increase in canine retraction rate for all interval groups. With the use of MOP, BV/TV was found to be inversely correlated to the rate of canine retraction (r = -0.425; P = .04).ConclusionsMandibular trabecular alveolar bone volume fraction was reduced and rate of orthodontic tooth movement increased with MOP, especially in the 4-weekly interval. However, this effect was limited to the immediate interdental region of MOP.