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Shi Y, Yu Y, Li J, Sun S, Han L, Wang S, Guo K, Yang J, Qiu J, Wei W. Spatiotemporal cell landscape of human embryonic tooth development. Cell Prolif 2024:e13653. [PMID: 38867378 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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Understanding the cellular composition and trajectory of human tooth development is valuable for dentistry and stem cell engineering research. Previous single-cell studies have focused on mature human teeth and developing mouse teeth, but the cell landscape of human embryonic dental development is still unknown. In this study, tooth germ tissues were collected from aborted foetus (17-24 weeks) for single-cell RNA sequence and spatial transcriptome analysis. The cells were classified into seven subclusters of epithelium, and seven clusters of mesenchyme, as well as other cell types such as Schwann cell precursor and pericyte. For epithelium, the stratum intermedium branch and the ameloblast branch diverged from the same set of outer enamel-inner enamel-ALCAM+ epithelial cell lineage, but their spatial distribution of two branches was not clearly distinct. This trajectory received spatially adjacent regulation signals from mesenchyme and pericyte, including JAG1 and APP. The differentiation of pulp cell and pre-odontoblast showed four waves of temporally distinct gene expression, which involved regulation networks of LHX9, DLX5 and SP7, and these genes were regulated by upstream ligands such as the BMP family. This provides a reference landscape for the research on early human tooth development, covering different spatial structures and developmental periods.
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- Yueqi Shi
- Department of Stomatology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Hongqiao International Institute of Medicine, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Couoh LR, Bucio L, Ruvalcaba JL, Manoel B, Tang T, Gourrier A, Grandfield K. Tooth acellular extrinsic fibre cementum incremental lines in humans are formed by parallel branched Sharpey's fibres and not by its mineral phase. J Struct Biol 2024; 216:108084. [PMID: 38479547 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsb.2024.108084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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In humans, the growth pattern of the acellular extrinsic fibre cementum (AEFC) has been useful to estimate the age-at-death. However, the structural organization behind such a pattern remains poorly understood. In this study tooth cementum from seven individuals from a Mexican modern skeletal series were analyzed with the aim of unveiling the AEFC collagenous and mineral structure using multimodal imaging approaches. The organization of collagen fibres was first determined using: light microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), electron tomography, and plasma FIB scanning electron microscopy (PFIB-SEM) tomography. The mineral properties were then investigated using: synchrotron small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) for T-parameter (correlation length between mineral particles); synchrotron X-ray diffraction (XRD) for L-parameter (mineral crystalline domain size estimation), alignment parameter (crystals preferred orientation) and lattice parameters a and c; as well as synchrotron X-ray fluorescence for spatial distribution of calcium, phosphorus and zinc. Results show that Sharpey's fibres branched out fibres that cover and uncover other collagen bundles forming aligned arched structures that are joined by these same fibres but in a parallel fashion. The parallel fibres are not set as a continuum on the same plane and when they are superimposed project the AEFC incremental lines due to the collagen birefringence. The orientation of the apatite crystallites is subject to the arrangement of the collagen fibres, and the obtained parameter values along with the elemental distribution maps, revealed this mineral tissue as relatively homogeneous. Therefore, no intrinsic characteristics of the mineral phase could be associated with the alternating AEFC incremental pattern.
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- Lourdes R Couoh
- Dirección de Antropología Física, Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, Paseo de la Reforma y Gandhi, Chapultepec Polanco 11560, CDMX, México.
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- Laboratorio de Cristalofísica y Materiales Naturales, Instituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán 04510, CDMX, México
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- Laboratorio Nacional de Ciencias para la Investigación y Conservación del Patrimonio Cultural, Instituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán 04510, CDMX, México
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- European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, 71 Avenue des Martyrs 38000, Grenoble, France; Bruker AXS Advanced X-ray Solutions GmbH, Östliche Rheinbrückenstraße 49 76187, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton L8S 4L7, ON, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton L8S 4L7, ON, Canada; School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton L8S 4L7, ON, Canada.
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Nicklisch N, Hinrichs C, Palaske L, Vach W, Alt KW. Variability in human tooth cementum thickness reflecting functional processes. J Periodontal Res 2024; 59:408-419. [PMID: 38126232 DOI: 10.1111/jre.13226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the thickness of acellular extrinsic fibre cementum (AEFC) at four root positions of anterior and posterior teeth with special focus on functional aspects. Furthermore, the correlations between cementum thickness and chronological age and sex are investigated. BACKGROUND While numerous studies confirm continuous cementum apposition with age, masticatory forces as well as physiological and orthodontically induced tooth movements also have the potential to affect tooth cementum thickness. MATERIALS AND METHODS Undecalcified teeth were embedded in resin and transverse-sectioned in the cervical third of the root. Two sections per root were selected, and digital images at four positions were obtained (mesial, distal, oral, and vestibular) using light microscopy. The AEFC thickness of 99 teeth (anterior = 66, posterior = 33, male = 54, female = 45) were measured in both sections. The differences in mean values between root positions and the association of root position variation with tooth type, age, sex, and subject as well as the overall effects of age and sex were analysed using a mixed model. RESULTS First incisors and canines showed the greatest mean AFEC thickness, in contrast to premolars which had the lowest values. Differences were found across the four root positions, with a pattern varying considerably between anterior and posterior teeth and between maxilla and mandible in the anterior teeth. An interaction between root position and subject pointed to the existence of an individual component in the variation of AEFC thickness across the four root positions. There was an age trend with an almost linear increase in cementum thickness of 1 μm per year. Overall, females tended to exhibit a significantly lesser AEFC thickness compared to males. CONCLUSIONS Distinct differences in the pattern of thickness values across the four root positions in anterior and posterior teeth support the assumption that the AEFC is strongly affected by functional processes. In addition to sex-specific differences and age-related trends, the root position variation of AEFC thickness varies from individual to individual.
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- Nicole Nicklisch
- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria
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- Institute of Prehistory and Archaeological Science, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria
- Institute of Prehistory and Archaeological Science, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Iwama H, Kaku M, Thant L, Mizukoshi M, Arai M, Ono Y, Kitami K, Saito I, Uoshima K. Acellular Extrinsic Fiber Cementum Is Invariably Present in the Superficial Layer of Apical Cementum in Mouse Molar. J Histochem Cytochem 2024; 72:109-120. [PMID: 38288702 PMCID: PMC10851881 DOI: 10.1369/00221554241229130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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The cementum is a highly mineralized tissue that covers the tooth root. The regional differences among the types of cementum, especially in the extrinsic fibers that contribute to tooth support, remain controversial. Therefore, this study used second harmonic generation imaging in conjunction with automated collagen extraction and image analysis algorithms to facilitate the quantitative examination of the fiber characteristics and the changes occurring in these fibers over time. Acellular extrinsic fiber cementum (AEFC) was invariably observed in the superficial layer of the apical cementum in mouse molars, indicating that this region of the cementum plays a crucial role in supporting the tooth. The apical AEFC exhibited continuity and fiber characteristics comparable with the cervical AEFC, suggesting a common cellular origin for their formation. The cellular intrinsic fiber cementum present in the inner layer of the apical cementum showed consistent growth in the apical direction without layering. This study highlights the dynamic nature of the cementum in mouse molars and underscores the requirement for re-examining its structure and roles. The findings of the present study elucidate the morphophysiological features of cementum and have broader implications for the maintenance of periodontal tissue health.
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- Hajime Iwama
- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Bio-Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
- Division of Dental Pharmacology, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
- Center for Advanced Oral Science, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Bio-Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Bio-Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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Massé L, d’Incau E, Souron A, Vanderesse N, Santos F, Maureille B, Le Cabec A. Unraveling the Life History of Past Populations through Hypercementosis: Insights into Cementum Apposition Patterns and Possible Etiologies Using Micro-CT and Confocal Microscopy. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:43. [PMID: 38248474 PMCID: PMC10813066 DOI: 10.3390/biology13010043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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The "teeth-as-tools" hypothesis posits that Neanderthals used their anterior teeth as a tool or a third hand for non-dietary purposes. These non- or para-masticatory activities (e.g., tool-making or food preparation prior to ingestion) have also been described in other past and extant human populations, and other Primates. Cementum is the mineralized tissue that covers the tooth root surface and anchors it to the alveolar bone. Under certain conditions (e.g., mechanical stress, infection), its production becomes excessive (i.e., beyond the physiological state) and is called 'hypercementosis'. Several studies in dental anthropology have established a correlation between the teeth-as-tools and hypercementosis. The present work aims to characterize the different patterns of cementum apposition on archeological teeth and discuss their supposed etiology. Using microtomography and confocal microscopy, the patterns of cementum apposition (i.e., thickness, location, and surface characteristics) were analyzed in 35 hypercementotic teeth (Sains-en-Gohelle, France; 7th-17th c. A.D.). Four groups were identified with distinct hypercementosis patterns: (1) impacted, (2) infected, (3) hypofunctional, and (4) hyperfunctional teeth. Characterizing hypercementosis can contribute to documenting the oral health status (paleopathology) and/or masticatory activity of individuals, even from isolated teeth. This has implications for the study of fossil hominins, particularly Neanderthals, known for their use of anterior teeth as tools and frequent and substantial occurrence of hypercementosis.
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- Léa Massé
- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Ministère de la Culture, PACEA, UMR 5199, F-33600 Pessac, France; (A.S.); (N.V.); (F.S.); (B.M.); (A.L.C.)
- UFR des Sciences Odontologiques de Bordeaux, Univ. Bordeaux, F-33076 Bordeaux, France;
- University Hospital, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
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- UFR des Sciences Odontologiques de Bordeaux, Univ. Bordeaux, F-33076 Bordeaux, France;
- University Hospital, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, SANPSY, UMR 6033, F-33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Ministère de la Culture, PACEA, UMR 5199, F-33600 Pessac, France; (A.S.); (N.V.); (F.S.); (B.M.); (A.L.C.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Ministère de la Culture, PACEA, UMR 5199, F-33600 Pessac, France; (A.S.); (N.V.); (F.S.); (B.M.); (A.L.C.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Ministère de la Culture, PACEA, UMR 5199, F-33600 Pessac, France; (A.S.); (N.V.); (F.S.); (B.M.); (A.L.C.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Ministère de la Culture, PACEA, UMR 5199, F-33600 Pessac, France; (A.S.); (N.V.); (F.S.); (B.M.); (A.L.C.)
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Ministère de la Culture, PACEA, UMR 5199, F-33600 Pessac, France; (A.S.); (N.V.); (F.S.); (B.M.); (A.L.C.)
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Ma Y, Yang X, Chen Y, Zhang J, Gai K, Chen J, Huo F, Guo Q, Guo W, Gou M, Yang B, Tian W. Biomimetic Peridontium Patches for Functional Periodontal Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2202169. [PMID: 36398560 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The unique structure of the periodontium, including the alveolar bone, cementum, and periodontal ligament (PDL), presents difficulties for the regeneration of its intricate organization. Irreversible structural breakdown of the periodontium increases the risk of tooth loosening and loss. Although the current therapies can restore the periodontal hard tissues to a certain extent, the PDL with its high directionality of multiple groups with different orientations and functions cannot be reconstructed. Here, biomimetic peridontium patches (BPPs) for functional periodontal regeneration using a microscale continuous digital light projection bioprinting method is reported. Orthotopic transplantation in the mandibles shows effective periodontal reconstruction. The resulting bioengineered tissues closely resembles natural periodontium in terms of the "sandwich structures," especially the correctly oriented fibers, showing different and specific orientation in different regions of the tooth root, which has never been found in previous studies. Furthermore, after the assessment of clinically functional properties it is found that the regenerative periodontium can achieve stable tooth movement under orthodontic migration force with no adverse consequences. Overall, the BPPs promote reconstruction of the functional periodontium and the complex microstructure of the periodontal tissue, providing a proof of principle for the clinical functional treatment of periodontal defects.
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- Yue Ma
- Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education, National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education, National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education, National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education, National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Pedodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education, National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education, National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education, National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Pedodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education, National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education, National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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Choi H, Yang L, Liu Y, Jeong JK, Cho ES. Npp1 prevents external tooth root resorption by regulation of cervical cementum integrity. Sci Rep 2022; 12:21158. [PMID: 36477209 PMCID: PMC9729310 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25846-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Tooth roots embedded in the alveolar bone do not typically undergo resorption while the bone continues remodeling in its physiological state. In this study, we analyzed genetically modified mice with the functional inactivation of nucleotide pyrophosphatase 1 (Npp1), encoded by ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1 (Enpp1). This mutation leads to the formation of ectopic cervical cementum vulnerable to external tooth root resorption. Cementoblasts with the inactivation of Enpp1 extensively expressed non-collagenous matrix proteins enriched with bone sialoprotein (Bsp), dentin matrix protein 1 (Dmp1), and osteopontin (Opn), which have roles in mineralization through nucleation and in cell adhesion through the Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) motif. In cementoblasts with the inactivation of Enpp1, β-catenin was significantly activated and induced the expression of these non-collagenous matrix proteins. In addition, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the most preferred substrate of Npp1, accumulated extracellularly and autocrinally induced the expression of the receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (Rankl) in cementoblasts with inactivated Npp1. Consequently, these results strongly suggest that functional Npp1 preserves cervical cementum integrity and supports the anti-resorptive properties of tooth roots through ATP homeostasis in the physiological state of cervical cementum.
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- Hwajung Choi
- grid.411545.00000 0004 0470 4320Laboratory for Craniofacial Biology, Cluster for Craniofacial Development and Regeneration Research, Institute of Oral Biosciences, Jeonbuk National University School of Dentistry, 567 Baekje-Daero, Deokjin-Gu, Jeonju, 54896 South Korea
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- grid.411545.00000 0004 0470 4320Laboratory for Craniofacial Biology, Cluster for Craniofacial Development and Regeneration Research, Institute of Oral Biosciences, Jeonbuk National University School of Dentistry, 567 Baekje-Daero, Deokjin-Gu, Jeonju, 54896 South Korea
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- grid.411545.00000 0004 0470 4320Laboratory for Craniofacial Biology, Cluster for Craniofacial Development and Regeneration Research, Institute of Oral Biosciences, Jeonbuk National University School of Dentistry, 567 Baekje-Daero, Deokjin-Gu, Jeonju, 54896 South Korea
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- grid.411545.00000 0004 0470 4320Laboratory for Craniofacial Biology, Cluster for Craniofacial Development and Regeneration Research, Institute of Oral Biosciences, Jeonbuk National University School of Dentistry, 567 Baekje-Daero, Deokjin-Gu, Jeonju, 54896 South Korea
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- grid.411545.00000 0004 0470 4320Laboratory for Craniofacial Biology, Cluster for Craniofacial Development and Regeneration Research, Institute of Oral Biosciences, Jeonbuk National University School of Dentistry, 567 Baekje-Daero, Deokjin-Gu, Jeonju, 54896 South Korea
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Eliška Z, Petr V, Alena Č, Alžběta D, Jaroslav B. Protocol matters: A need for standardized procedure in cementochronology. Forensic Sci Int 2022; 340:111439. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2022.111439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bertrand B, Vercauteren M, Cunha E, Bécart A, Gosset D, Hédouin V. Automated age-at-death estimation by cementochronology: Essential application or additional complication? AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 2022; 179:314-326. [PMID: 36790742 PMCID: PMC9804312 DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.24612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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It has been repeatedly acknowledged that age-at-death estimation based on dental cementum represents a partial and time-consuming method that hinders adoption of this histological approach. User-friendly micrograph analysis represents a growing request of cementochronology. This article evaluates the feasibility of using a module to accurately quantify cementum deposits and compares the module's performance to that of a human expert. On a dental collection (n = 200) of known-age individuals, precision and accuracy of estimates performed by a developed program (101 count/tooth; n = 20,200 counts) were compared to counts performed manually (5 counts/tooth; n = 975 counts). Reliability of the software and agreement between the two approaches were assessed by intraclass correlation coefficient and Bland Altman analysis. The automated module produced reliable and reproducible counts with a higher global precision than the human expert. Although the software is slightly more precise, it shows higher sensitivity to taphonomic damages and does not avoid the trajectory effect described for age-at-death estimation in adults. Likewise, for human counts, global accuracy is acceptable, but underestimations increase with age. The quantification of the agreement between the two approaches shows a minor bias, and 94% of individuals fall within the intervals of agreement. Automation gives an impression of objectivity even though the region of interest, profile position and parameters are defined manually. The automated system may represent a time-saving module that can allow an increase in sample size, which is particularly stimulating for population-based studies.
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- Benoit Bertrand
- Univ. Lille, CHU LilleULR 7367 – UTML&A ‐ Unité de Taphonomie Médico‐Légale et d'AnatomieLilleFrance,Université Libre de BruxellesAnthropology and Human Genetics, Faculty of SciencesBrusselsBelgium,Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Département Homme et Environnement, UMR 7194 – HNHPInstitut de Paléontologie HumaineParisFrance
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- Université Libre de BruxellesAnthropology and Human Genetics, Faculty of SciencesBrusselsBelgium
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- Laboratory of Forensic Anthropology, Centre for Functional Ecology, Department of Life SciencesUniversity of CoimbraCoimbraPortugal,National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic SciencesLargo da Sé Nova, CoimbraPortugal
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- Univ. Lille, CHU LilleULR 7367 – UTML&A ‐ Unité de Taphonomie Médico‐Légale et d'AnatomieLilleFrance
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- Univ. Lille, CHU LilleULR 7367 – UTML&A ‐ Unité de Taphonomie Médico‐Légale et d'AnatomieLilleFrance
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- Univ. Lille, CHU LilleULR 7367 – UTML&A ‐ Unité de Taphonomie Médico‐Légale et d'AnatomieLilleFrance
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Guo H, Bai X, Wang X, Qiang J, Sha T, Shi Y, Zheng K, Yang Z, Shi C. Development and regeneration of periodontal supporting tissues. Genesis 2022; 60:e23491. [PMID: 35785409 DOI: 10.1002/dvg.23491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Periodontal tissues, including gingiva, cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone, play important roles in oral health. Under physiological conditions, periodontal tissues surround and support the teeth, maintaining the stability of the teeth and distributing the chewing forces. However, under pathological conditions, with the actions of various pathogenic factors, the periodontal tissues gradually undergo some irreversible changes, that is, gingival recession, periodontal ligament rupture, periodontal pocket formation, alveolar bone resorption, eventually leading to the loosening and even loss of the teeth. Currently, the regenerations of the periodontal tissues are still challenging. Therefore, it is necessary to study the development of the periodontal tissues, the principles and processes of which can be used to develop new strategies for the regeneration of periodontal tissues. This review summarizes the development of periodontal tissues and current strategies for periodontal healing and regeneration.
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- Hao Guo
- Department of Oral Pathology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, China
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Seang S, Chenboonthai N, Nisaeh N, Teantongdee A, Jamsai S, Changgnam C, Yoongkiew K, Yodsanga S, Kamolratanakul P, Thaweesapphithak S, Pornthaveetus T, Everts V, Osathanont T, Limjeerajarus CN. The prostacyclin analogue iloprost promotes cementum formation and collagen reattachment of replanted molars and upregulates mineralization by human periodontal ligament cells. J Endod 2022; 48:1046-1054. [PMID: 35568156 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the use of the prostacyclin analogue, iloprost, as a root surface treatment agent in promoting acellular cementum(AC) formation and collagen reattachment following tooth replantation in vivo. In addition, its effect on human periodontal ligament cell(hPDLC) mineralization was assessed in vitro. METHODS First molars of 8-weeks-old Wistar rats were extracted. In one group, the root surfaces were treated with Hank's Balanced Salt Solution(HBSS) and the other group's root surfaces were treated with 10-6 M iloprost before re-plantation. At day 30, maxillae were prepared for microCT and histomorphometric analysis. The effect of iloprost on mineralization by hPDLCs were analyzed by mineralized nodule formation and qPCR at 7 and 14 days. RESULTS MicroCT demonstrated a significant higher bone-volume in the iloprost-groups, whereas the HBSS-groups had extensive bone and root resorption. Histologic analysis revealed deposition of a thick AC layer along the root in iloprost-group with well-organized PDL fibers inserted into the cementum. The HBSS-group demonstrated more osteoclasts than the iloprost-group. In vitro, iloprost-treated hPDLCs had a significantly increased RUNX2, OSX, BSP, and ALP gene expression that coincided with an increased deposition of mineralized nodules. These effects were abrogated by a PGI2-receptor inhibitor. CONCLUSION Our results revealed that iloprost promoted PDL regeneration in replanted molars. Furthermore, resorption of the roots was decreased, whereas AC deposition was stimulated. Iloprost-treatment increased hPDLC mineralization and was mediated by PGI2-receptor activation. These observations indicate that iloprost may be a promising root surface treatment agent.
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- Sonntana Seang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry, Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Dental Stem Cell Biology Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Dental School, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Dental School, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Dental School, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Dental School, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Dental School, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Genomics and Precision Dentistry Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn, University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Genomics and Precision Dentistry Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn, University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Amsterdam and Vrije, Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dental Stem Cell Biology Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Genomics and Precision Dentistry Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn, University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand; Dental Stem Cell Biology Research Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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Shaikh MS, Shahzad Z, Tash EA, Janjua OS, Khan MI, Zafar MS. Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Current Literature and Role in Periodontal Regeneration. Cells 2022; 11:cells11071168. [PMID: 35406732 PMCID: PMC8997495 DOI: 10.3390/cells11071168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Periodontal disease can cause irreversible damage to tooth-supporting tissues such as the root cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone, eventually leading to tooth loss. While standard periodontal treatments are usually helpful in reducing disease progression, they cannot repair or replace lost periodontal tissue. Periodontal regeneration has been demonstrated to be beneficial in treating intraosseous and furcation defects to varied degrees. Cell-based treatment for periodontal regeneration will become more efficient and predictable as tissue engineering and progenitor cell biology advance, surpassing the limitations of present therapeutic techniques. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with the ability to self-renew and differentiate into several cell types when stimulated. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been tested for periodontal regeneration in vitro and in humans, with promising results. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) possess a great regenerative and therapeutic potential. Their added benefits comprise ease of collection, endless source of stem cells, less immunorejection, and affordability. Further, their collection does not include the concerns associated with human embryonic stem cells. The purpose of this review is to address the most recent findings about periodontal regenerative mechanisms, different stem cells accessible for periodontal regeneration, and UC-MSCs and their involvement in periodontal regeneration.
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- Muhammad Saad Shaikh
- Department of Oral Biology, Sindh Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi 75510, Pakistan;
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- Lahore Medical and Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Lahore 53400, Pakistan;
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- Department of Oral and Clinical Basic Science, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawarah 41311, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, PMC Dental Institute, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawarah 41311, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Dental Materials, Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-507544691
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Hinrichs C, Nicklisch N, Mardare CC, Orechovski B, Hassel AW, Kleber C, Alt KW. Incremental lines in human acellular tooth cementum - new insights by SEM analysis. Ann Anat 2022; 243:151933. [PMID: 35307556 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2022.151933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tooth cementum covers the surface of the root dentine and is produced and laid down in thin layers continuously throughout life. Functionally, different types of tooth cementum can be distinguished, which can be roughly divided into acellular (primary cementum) and cellular (secondary cementum) forms. One main type is acellular extrinsic fibre cementum (AEFC), which covers the cervical and middle third of the root. Light microscopic examinations of transverse sections of AEFC show lamellar patterns of alternating light and dark lines called growth or incremental lines. Following mammalian research, a seasonal rhythm of incremental line formation is also assumed in humans. Previous attempts at visualising incremental lines in the AEFC by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were not particularly successful. The aim of the present study was to detect incremental lines in the AEFC and to analyse their underlying structure by SEM. METHODS For this purpose, non-embedded and resin-embedded transverse and longitudinal sections of three single-rooted teeth obtained from different patients were investigated. The thin sections were not pre-treated (e.g. by etching, grinding or coating). RESULTS Lamellar structures, which could be identified as incremental lines, were detectable in both transverse and longitudinal sections, with transverse orientation in the cross-section and longitudinal orientation in the longitudinal section. The lamellar pattern was created by broad fibre-rich layers alternating with narrow fibre-poor layers. The orientation of the collagen fibres changed from layer to layer from transverse to radial direction. The visibility of the layered structure discovered varied significantly. CONCLUSIONS The study demonstrate that it is possible, in principle, to detect incremental lines in AEFC and to identify their basic structure using SEM. Our results suggest that the density and orientation of the fibres play an essential role in the formation of incremental lines. Functional aspects seem to be of particular importance.
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- Danube Private University, Steiner Landstrasse 124, 3500 Krems-Stein, Austria.
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- Danube Private University, Steiner Landstrasse 124, 3500 Krems-Stein, Austria; Institute of Chemical Technology of Inorganic Materials, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria.
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- Danube Private University, Steiner Landstrasse 124, 3500 Krems-Stein, Austria.
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- Danube Private University, Steiner Landstrasse 124, 3500 Krems-Stein, Austria; Institute of Chemical Technology of Inorganic Materials, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria.
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- Danube Private University, Steiner Landstrasse 124, 3500 Krems-Stein, Austria; Institute of Chemical Technology of Inorganic Materials, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria.
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- Danube Private University, Steiner Landstrasse 124, 3500 Krems-Stein, Austria; Institute of Prehistory and Archaeological Science, University of Basel, Spalenring 145, 4055 Basel; Switzerland.
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Successful periodontal regeneration requires the hierarchical reorganization of multiple tissues including periodontal ligament, cementum, alveolar bone, and gingiva. The limitation of conventional regenerative therapies has been attracting research interest in tissue engineering-based periodontal therapies where progenitor cells, scaffolds, and bioactive molecules are delivered. Scaffolds offer not only structural support but also provide geometrical clue to guide cell fate. Additionally, functionalization improves bioactive properties to the scaffold. Various scaffold designs have been proposed for periodontal regeneration. These include the fabrication of biomimetic periodontal extracellular matrix, multiphasic scaffolds with tissue-specific layers, and personalized 3D printed scaffolds. This review summarizes the basic concept as well as the recent advancement of scaffold designing and fabrication for periodontal regeneration and provides an insight of future clinical translation.
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- Shuntaro Yamada
- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine - Tissue Engineering Group, University of Bergen, Årstadveien 19, 5009 Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine - Tissue Engineering Group, University of Bergen, Årstadveien 19, 5009 Bergen, Norway; Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Jonas Lies vei 65, 5021 Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine - Tissue Engineering Group, University of Bergen, Årstadveien 19, 5009 Bergen, Norway.
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Olaru M, Sachelarie L, Calin G. Hard Dental Tissues Regeneration-Approaches and Challenges. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14102558. [PMID: 34069265 PMCID: PMC8156070 DOI: 10.3390/ma14102558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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With the development of the modern concept of tissue engineering approach and the discovery of the potential of stem cells in dentistry, the regeneration of hard dental tissues has become a reality and a priority of modern dentistry. The present review reports the recent advances on stem-cell based regeneration strategies for hard dental tissues and analyze the feasibility of stem cells and of growth factors in scaffolds-based or scaffold-free approaches in inducing the regeneration of either the whole tooth or only of its component structures.
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- Mihaela Olaru
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41 A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medical Dentistry, “Apollonia” University of Iasi, 2 Muzicii Str., 700399 Iasi, Romania;
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Medical Dentistry, “Apollonia” University of Iasi, 2 Muzicii Str., 700399 Iasi, Romania;
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Turkkahraman H, Yuan X, Salmon B, Chen CH, Brunski JB, Helms JA. Root resorption and ensuing cementum repair by Wnt/β-catenin dependent mechanism. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2020; 158:16-27. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2019.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Liang Y, Hu Z, Chang B, Liu X. Quantitative characterizations of the Sharpey's fibers of rat molars. J Periodontal Res 2019; 55:307-314. [PMID: 31788804 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The Sharpey's fibers of periodontal ligament (PDL) anchor the PDL to alveolar bone and cementum and are essential for the function of PDL. While qualitative analyses of the Sharpey's fibers have been widely explored, a comprehensive quantitative characterization of the Sharpey's fibers is not available. In this work, we selected rat molars as a model and comprehensively characterized the PDL Sharpey's fibers (diameter, density, length, embedding angle, and insertion angle). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 24 rat mandibular molars, eight maxillary first molars, and their surrounding alveolar bone were harvested, fixed, rendered anorganic and observed under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The mandibles and maxillae (n = 4) were harvested, processed, sectioned, and stained with Sirius red for histological observation. SEM images were used for quantitative analyses of diameters and densities of the Sharpey's fibers, while Sirius red staining images were used to measure lengths and angles. The Sharpey's fibers were comprehensively characterized in terms of positions (cervical, middle, and apical thirds), PDL fiber groups (alveolar crest, horizontal, oblique, apical, and interradicular groups), sides (cementum and bone sides), and teeth (mandibular first, second, third molars, and maxillary first molar). RESULTS Our results showed that the characteristic parameters of the Sharpey's fibers varied in different positions, fiber groups, sides, and teeth. Specifically, the median diameter of the Sharpey's fibers on the bone side was significantly greater than that on the cementum side, while the median density of the Sharpey's fibers on the bone side was significantly lower than that on the cementum side, regardless of the positions and teeth. For the same tooth, the median length of the embedded Sharpey's fibers on the bone side was more than two times greater than that on the cementum side. Among all fiber groups, the alveolar crest group had the maximum length of the Sharpey's fibers on the bone side and the minimal length of the Sharpey's fibers on the cementum side. There is an approximate 5-15° difference between the embedding angle and the insertion angle in each group. The oblique group had the smallest embedding angles on both the bone and cementum sides. CONCLUSION This study provides a comprehensive and quantitative characterization of the Sharpey's fibers using rat molars as a model. Overall, these parameters varied according to different vertical positions, fiber groups, teeth, and jawbones. The quantitative information of the Sharpey's fibers presented in this work facilitates our understanding of PDL functions and advances the development of biomimetic materials for periodontal tissue regeneration.
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- Yongxi Liang
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA.,State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA
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Liu J, Ruan J, Weir MD, Ren K, Schneider A, Wang P, Oates TW, Chang X, Xu HHK. Periodontal Bone-Ligament-Cementum Regeneration via Scaffolds and Stem Cells. Cells 2019; 8:E537. [PMID: 31167434 PMCID: PMC6628570 DOI: 10.3390/cells8060537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Periodontitis is a prevalent infectious disease worldwide, causing the damage of periodontal support tissues, which can eventually lead to tooth loss. The goal of periodontal treatment is to control the infections and reconstruct the structure and function of periodontal tissues including cementum, periodontal ligament (PDL) fibers, and bone. The regeneration of these three types of tissues, including the re-formation of the oriented PDL fibers to be attached firmly to the new cementum and alveolar bone, remains a major challenge. This article represents the first systematic review on the cutting-edge researches on the regeneration of all three types of periodontal tissues and the simultaneous regeneration of the entire bone-PDL-cementum complex, via stem cells, bio-printing, gene therapy, and layered bio-mimetic technologies. This article primarily includes bone regeneration; PDL regeneration; cementum regeneration; endogenous cell-homing and host-mobilized stem cells; 3D bio-printing and generation of the oriented PDL fibers; gene therapy-based approaches for periodontal regeneration; regenerating the bone-PDL-cementum complex via layered materials and cells. These novel developments in stem cell technology and bioactive and bio-mimetic scaffolds are highly promising to substantially enhance the periodontal regeneration including both hard and soft tissues, with applicability to other therapies in the oral and maxillofacial region.
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- Jin Liu
- Key Laboratory of Shannxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 98 XiWu Road, Xi'an 710004, China.
- Clinical Research Center of Shannxi Province for Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 98 XiWu Road, Xi'an 710004, China.
- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Shannxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 98 XiWu Road, Xi'an 710004, China.
- Clinical Research Center of Shannxi Province for Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 98 XiWu Road, Xi'an 710004, China.
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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- Department of Neural and Pain Sciences, School of Dentistry, & Program in Neuroscience, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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- Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
- Member, Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Shannxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 98 XiWu Road, Xi'an 710004, China.
- Clinical Research Center of Shannxi Province for Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 98 XiWu Road, Xi'an 710004, China.
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
- Member, Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
- Center for Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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Bertrand B, Cunha E, Bécart A, Gosset D, Hédouin V. Age at death estimation by cementochronology: Too precise to be true or too precise to be accurate? AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 2019; 169:464-481. [DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.23849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Benoit Bertrand
- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, EA 7367 ‐ UTML ‐ Unité de Taphonomie Médico‐Légale F‐59000 Lille France
- Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Département Homme et EnvironnementUMR 7194 ‐ HNHP, Institut de Paléontologie Humaine F‐75013 Paris France
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- Laboratory of Forensic AnthropologyCentre for Functional Ecology, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra Coimbra Portugal
- National Institute of Legal Medicine and forensic SciencesLargo da Sé Nova Coimbra Portugal
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, EA 7367 ‐ UTML ‐ Unité de Taphonomie Médico‐Légale F‐59000 Lille France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, EA 7367 ‐ UTML ‐ Unité de Taphonomie Médico‐Légale F‐59000 Lille France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, EA 7367 ‐ UTML ‐ Unité de Taphonomie Médico‐Légale F‐59000 Lille France
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Le Cabec A, Tang NK, Ruano Rubio V, Hillson S. Nondestructive adult age at death estimation: Visualizing cementum annulations in a known age historical human assemblage using synchrotron X-ray microtomography. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 2018; 168:25-44. [DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.23702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 08/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Adeline Le Cabec
- Department of Human Evolution; Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology; Leipzig Germany
- ID19 Beamline; Structure of Materials Group, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility; Grenoble France
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- Institute of Archaeology; University College London; London United Kingdom
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Pate ML, Aguilar-Caballos MP, Beltrán-Aroca CM, Pérez-Vicente C, Lozano-Molina M, Girela-López E. Use of XRD and SEM/EDX to predict age and sex from fire-affected dental remains. Forensic Sci Med Pathol 2018; 14:432-441. [PMID: 30229429 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-018-0028-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In fire scenarios, the application and accuracy of traditional odontological methods are often limited. Crystalline studies and elemental profiling have been evaluated for their applicability in determining biological profiles (age and sex) from human dentition, particularly fire- and heat-affected dental remains. Thirty-seven teeth were paired according to tooth type and donor age/sex for the analysis of crown and root surfaces pre- and post-incineration using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDX). In unburned crowns, carbon (C) content showed a positive correlation with age, whereas phosphorus (P) and calcium (Ca) contents showed a negative correlation with age. In unburned roots, C, P and Ca contents also showed significant changes that were opposite of those observed in the crowns. In relation to sex, females exhibited a higher C ratio than males, whereas males showed significantly higher levels of oxygen (O), P and Ca in unburned roots. Incineration resulted in an increase in the crystallite size that correlated with increasing temperature. No differences in hydroxyapatite (HA) crystallite size were found between age groups; however, unburned teeth from females exhibited a larger crystallite size than did those from males. The challenges of using XRD with a 3D sample were overcome to allow analysis of whole teeth in a nondestructive manner. Further studies may be useful in helping predict the temperature of a fire.
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- Megan L Pate
- Sección de Medicina Legal y Forense. Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería, Universidad de Córdoba, Avda Menéndez Pidal s/n., 14004, Córdoba, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto Universitario de Química Fina y Nanoquímica, Campus Universitario de Rabanales, Universidad de Córdoba, 14014, Córdoba, Spain
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- Sección de Medicina Legal y Forense. Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería, Universidad de Córdoba, Avda Menéndez Pidal s/n., 14004, Córdoba, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Química Inorgánica, Instituto Universitario de Química Fina y Nanoquímica, Campus Universitario de Rabanales, Universidad de Córdoba, 14006, Córdoba, Spain
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- Sección de Medicina Legal y Forense. Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería, Universidad de Córdoba, Avda Menéndez Pidal s/n., 14004, Córdoba, Spain.
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Ang Khaw CM, Dalci O, Foley M, Petocz P, Darendeliler MA, Papadopoulou AK. Physical properties of root cementum: Part 27. Effect of low-level laser therapy on the repair of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption: A double-blind, split-mouth, randomized controlled clinical trial. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2018; 154:326-336. [PMID: 30173835 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2018.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2017] [Revised: 04/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this 2-arm-parallel split-mouth trial was to investigate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the repair of orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR). METHODS Twenty patients were included in this study, with 1 side randomly assigned to receive LLLT, and the other side served as a sham. Eligibility criteria included need for bilateral maxillary first premolar extractions as part of fixed appliance treatment. OIIRR was generated by applying 150 g of buccal tipping force on the maxillary first premolars for 4 weeks. After the active force was removed, the teeth were retained for 6 weeks. LLLT commenced with weekly laser applications using a continuous beam 660-nm, 75-mW aluminum-gallium-indium-phosphorus laser with 1/e2 spot size of 0.260 cm2, power density of 0.245 W/cm2, and fluence of 3.6 J/cm2. Contact application was used at 8 points buccally and palatally above the mucosa over each tooth root for 15 seconds with a total treatment time of 2 minutes. After 6 weeks, the maxillary first premolars were extracted and scanned with microcomputed tomography for primary outcome OIIRR calculations. Subgroup analysis included assessment per root surface, per vertical third, and sites of heaviest compressive forces (buccal-cervical and palato-apical). Randomization was generated using www.randomization.com, and allocation was concealed in sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes. Blinding was used for treatment and outcome assessments. Two-tailed paired t tests were used to determine whether there were any statistically significant differences in total crater volumes of the laser vs the sham treated teeth. RESULTS Total crater volumes were 0.746 mm3 for the laser treated teeth and 0.779 mm3 for the sham. There was a mean difference of 0.033 ± 0.39 mm3 (95% CI, -0.21 to 0.148 mm3) greater resorption crater volume in the sham group compared with the laser group; this was not statistically significant (P = 0.705). No harm was observed. CONCLUSIONS No significant difference was found between LLLT and sham control groups in OIIRR repair.
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- Chun M Ang Khaw
- Discipline of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney; Department of Orthodontics, Sydney Dental Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney; Department of Orthodontics, Sydney Dental Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Statistics, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney; Department of Orthodontics, Sydney Dental Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney; Department of Orthodontics, Sydney Dental Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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Swetha G, Kattappagari KK, Poosarla CS, Chandra LP, Gontu SR, Badam VRR. Quantitative analysis of dental age estimation by incremental line of cementum. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2018; 22:138-142. [PMID: 29731572 PMCID: PMC5917523 DOI: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_175_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Aim: This study aims to examine the correlation between age and number of incremental lines in human dental cementum among single-rooted teeth (incisors and canines) and to assess the best tooth to estimate age group by studying cementum under phase-contrast microscope and to assess the use of cementum in age estimation. Materials and Methods: The present study was carried out in the Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology. A sample of eighty single-rooted undecalcified longitudinal ground sections is prepared from freshly collected teeth with age noted separately and observed under phase-contrast microscope, photographed and counted. Counting the number of alternating dark and light lines of the cementum and adding them to the average age at which the analyzed tooth erupts provided an estimate of the chronological age of the individual. Results: The results obtained in the present study were statistically significant and positive correlation was observed between the actual age and the estimated age. The number of incremental lines was found to be gradually increased with increase in age of the individual. On an average, ±2 years of age difference were observed in our study on comparing the actual age with estimated age. Conclusion: Hence, the incremental lines of the cementum were found to be gradually increased with increase in age and hence can be used as one of the adjuvant tools in dental age estimation.
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- G Swetha
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, SIBAR Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, SIBAR Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, SIBAR Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, SIBAR Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, SIBAR Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, SIBAR Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Tirone F, Salzano S, Piattelli A, Perrotti V, Iezzi G. Response of periodontium to mineral trioxide aggregate and Biodentine: a pilot histological study on humans. Aust Dent J 2018; 63:231-241. [PMID: 29509293 DOI: 10.1111/adj.12605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate for the first time the histological response of human periodontium to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Biodentine. METHODS Six patients scheduled for implant full-arch rehabilitation were randomly assigned to one of the two test groups: MTA or Biodentine treatment. For each patient, two teeth scheduled for strategic extraction were randomly assigned either to the test or to the control treatment. A lateral perforation was drilled on the root and either repaired with MTA/Biodentine or filled with gutta-percha(control). Three months later, the teeth were extracted along with the coronal third of the alveolar bone and a portion of gingival tissue, while performing implant placement, and processed for histological analysis. RESULTS Biodentine resulted in less extrusion into the periodontal environment. All the materials showed good biocompatibility. A new mineralized cementum-like tissue incorporating periodontal fibres was visible in all cases treated with MTA. A small amount of new mineralized tissue was found in two Biodentine cases but not in control cases. Biodentine resulted in less damage to the periodontal ligament. CONCLUSIONS Bioactivity and biocompatibility of MTA were confirmed in human models. Biodentine proved to be biocompatible, but it seems not to induce cementum regeneration.
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, Chieti-Pescara University 'G. D'Annunzio', Chieti, Italy.,University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.,Universidad Catolica de San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, Chieti-Pescara University 'G. D'Annunzio', Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, Chieti-Pescara University 'G. D'Annunzio', Chieti, Italy
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de Jong T, Bakker AD, Everts V, Smit TH. The intricate anatomy of the periodontal ligament and its development: Lessons for periodontal regeneration. J Periodontal Res 2017. [PMID: 28635007 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The periodontal ligament (PDL) connects the tooth root and alveolar bone. It is an aligned fibrous network that is interposed between, and anchored to, both mineralized surfaces. Periodontal disease is common and reduces the ability of the PDL to act as a shock absorber, a barrier for pathogens and a sensor of mastication. Although disease progression can be stopped, current therapies do not primarily focus on tissue regeneration. Functional regeneration of PDL may be achieved using innovative techniques, such as tissue engineering. However, the complex fibrillar architecture of the PDL, essential to withstand high forces, makes PDL tissue engineering very challenging. This challenge may be met by studying PDL anatomy and development. Understanding PDL anatomy, development and maintenance provides clues regarding the specific events that need to be mimicked for the formation of this intricate tissue. Owing to the specific composition of the PDL, which develops by self-organization, a different approach than the typical combination of biomaterials, growth factors and regenerative cells is necessary for functional PDL engineering. Most specifically, the architecture of the new PDL to be formed does not need to be dictated by textured biomaterials but can emerge from the local mechanical loading conditions. Elastic hydrogels are optimal to fill the space properly between tooth and bone, may house cells and growth factors to enhance regeneration and allow self-optimization by the alignment to local stresses. We suggest that cells and materials should be placed in a proper mechanical environment to initiate a process of self-organization resulting in a functional architecture of the PDL.
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- T de Jong
- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Movement Sciences Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Movement Sciences Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Cell Biology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Movement Sciences Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Movement Sciences Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Medical Biology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Orimoto A, Kurokawa M, Handa K, Ishikawa M, Nishida E, Aino M, Mitani A, Ogawa M, Tsuji T, Saito M. F-spondin negatively regulates dental follicle differentiation through the inhibition of TGF-β activity. Arch Oral Biol 2017; 79:7-13. [PMID: 28282516 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2017.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2016] [Revised: 02/25/2017] [Accepted: 02/27/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE F-spondin is an extracellular matrix (ECM) protein that belongs to the thrombospondin type I repeat superfamily and is a negative regulator of bone mass. We have previously shown that f-spondin is specifically expressed in the dental follicle (DF), which gives rise to the periodontal ligament (PDL) during the tooth root formation stage. To investigate the molecular mechanism of PDL formation, we investigated the function of f-spondin in DF differentiation. DESIGN The expression patterning of f-spondin in the developing tooth germ was compared with that of periodontal ligament-related genes, including runx2, type I collagen and periostin, by in situ hybridization analysis. To investigate the function of f-spondin during periodontal ligament formation, an f-spondin adenovirus was infected into the bell stage of the developing tooth germ, and the effect on dental differentiation was analyzed. RESULTS F-spondin was specifically expressed in the DF of the developing tooth germ; by contrast, type I collagen, runx2 and periostin were expressed in the DF and in the alveolar bone. F-spondin-overexpresssing tooth germ exhibited a reduction in gene expression of periostin and type I collagen in the DF. By contrast, the knockdown of f-spondin in primary DF cells increased the expression of these genes. Treatment with recombinant f-spondin protein functionally inhibited periostin expression induced by transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β). CONCLUSION Our data indicated that f-spondin inhibits the differentiation of DF cells into periodontal ligament cells by inhibiting TGF-β. These data suggested that f-spondin negatively regulates PDL differentiation which may play an important role in the immature phenotype of DF.
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- Ai Orimoto
- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Faculty of Industrial Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Katsushika, Japan
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- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Aichi-gakuin University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Aichi-gakuin University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Aichi-gakuin University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Laboratory for Organ Regeneration, RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Laboratory for Organ Regeneration, RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
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Jiang T, Liu F, Wang WG, Jiang X, Wen X, Hu KJ, Xue Y. Distribution of Cathepsin K in Late Stage of Tooth Germ Development and Its Function in Degrading Enamel Matrix Proteins in Mouse. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0169857. [PMID: 28095448 PMCID: PMC5240959 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0169857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2016] [Accepted: 12/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Cathepsin K (CTSK) is a member of cysteine proteinase family, and is predominantly expressed in osteoclastsfor degradationof bone matrix proteins. Given the similarity in physical properties of bone and dental mineralized tissues, including enamel, dentin and cementum, CTSK is likely to take part in mineralization process during odontogenesis. On the other hand, patients with pycnodysostosis caused by mutations of the CTSK gene displayedmultipledental abnormalities, such as hypoplasia of the enamel, obliterated pulp chambers, hypercementosis and periodontal disease. Thereforeitis necessary to study the metabolic role of CTSK in tooth matrix proteins. In this study, BALB/c mice at embryonic day 18 (E18), post-natal day 1 (P1), P5, P10 and P20 were used (5 mice at each time point)for systematic analyses of CTSK expression in the late stage of tooth germ development. We found that CTSK was abundantly expressed in the ameloblasts during secretory and maturation stages (P5 and P10) by immunohistochemistry stainings.During dentinogenesis, the staining was also intense in the mineralization stage (P5 and P10),but not detectable in the early stage of dentin formation (P1) and after tooth eruption (P20).Furthermore, through zymography and digestion test in vitro, CTSK was proved to be capable of hydrolyzing Emdogain and also cleaving Amelogenininto multiple products. Our resultsshed lights on revealing new functions of CTSK and pathogenesis of pycnodysostosis in oral tissues.
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- Tao Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases &Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, P. R. China
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, P. R. China
- Department of Stomatology, Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital, Xi’an, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, P. R. China
- Medical Unit, Troops PLA, Liaocheng, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases &Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, P. R. China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, P. R. China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases &Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, P. R. China
- * E-mail: (YX); (KH)
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases &Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, P. R. China
- * E-mail: (YX); (KH)
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Experimental studies have shown a great potential for periodontal regeneration. The limitations of periodontal regeneration largely depend on the regenerative potential at the root surface. Cellular intrinsic fiber cementum (CIFC), so-called bone-like tissue, may form instead of the desired acellular extrinsic fiber cementum (AEFC), and the interfacial tissue bonding may be weak. The periodontal ligament harbors progenitor cells that can differentiate into periodontal ligament fibroblasts, osteoblasts, and cementoblasts, but their precise location is unknown. It is also not known whether osteoblasts and cementoblasts arise from a common precursor cell line, or whether distinct precursor cell lines exist. Thus, there is limited knowledge about how cell diversity evolves in the space between the developing root and the alveolar bone. This review supports the hypothesis that AEFC is a unique tissue, while CIFC and bone share some similarities. Morphologically, functionally, and biochemically, however, CIFC is distinctly different from any bone type. There are several lines of evidence to propose that cementoblasts that produce both AEFC and CIFC are unique phenotypes that are unrelated to osteoblasts. Cementum attachment protein appears to be cementum-specific, and the expression of two proteoglycans, fibromodulin and lumican, appears to be stronger in CIFC than in bone. A theory is presented that may help explain how cell diversity evolves in the periodontal ligament. It proposes that Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath and cells derived from it play an essential role in the development and maintenance of the periodontium. The role of enamel matrix proteins in cementoblast and osteoblast differentiation and their potential use for tissue engineering are discussed.
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- D D Bosshardt
- Department of Periodontology and Fixed Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Berne, Freiburgstrasse 7, CH-3010 Berne, Switzerland.
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Wang L, Hu H, Cheng Y, Chen J, Bao C, Zou S, Wu G. Screening the Expression Changes in MicroRNAs and Their Target Genes in Mature Cementoblasts Stimulated with Cyclic Tensile Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:ijms17122024. [PMID: 27941605 PMCID: PMC5187824 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17122024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2016] [Revised: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 11/24/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Cementum is a thin layer of cementoblast-produced mineralized tissue covering the root surfaces of teeth. Mechanical forces, which are produced during masticatory activity, play a paramount role in stimulating cementoblastogenesis, which thereby facilitates the maintenance, remodeling and integrity of cementum. However, hitherto, the extent to which a post-transcriptional modulation mechanism is involved in this process has rarely been reported. In this study, a mature murine cementoblast cell line OCCM-30 cells (immortalized osteocalcin positive cementoblasts) was cultured and subjected to cyclic tensile stress (0.5 Hz, 2000 µstrain). We showed that the cyclic tensile stress could not only rearrange the cell alignment, but also influence the proliferation in an S-shaped manner. Furthermore, cyclic tensile stress could significantly promote cementoblastogenesis-related genes, proteins and mineralized nodules. From the miRNA array analyses, we found that 60 and 103 miRNAs were significantly altered 6 and 18 h after the stimulation using cyclic tensile stress, respectively. Based on a literature review and bioinformatics analyses, we found that miR-146b-5p and its target gene Smad4 play an important role in this procedure. The upregulation of miR-146b-5p and downregulation of Smad4 induced by the tensile stress were further confirmed by qRT-PCR. The direct binding of miR-146b-5p to the three prime untranslated region (3' UTR) of Smad4 was established using a dual-luciferase reporter assay. Taken together, these results suggest an important involvement of miR-146b-5p and its target gene Smad4 in the cementoblastogenesis of mature cementoblasts.
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- Liao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- China Dental Implantology Center, West China Dental Implantology Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 75 Xiaotianzhu Street, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Prosthetic Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), VU University Amsterdam and University of Amsterdam, MOVE Research Institute, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Seifi M, Lotfi A, Badiee MR, Abdolazimi Z, Amdjadi P, Bargrizan M. The Effect of An Angiogenic Cytokine on Orthodontically Induced Inflammatory Root Resorption. CELL JOURNAL 2016; 18:271-80. [PMID: 27551674 PMCID: PMC4992183 DOI: 10.22074/cellj.2016.4323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2015] [Accepted: 09/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Objective Orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) is an undesirable sequel of tooth movement after sterile necrosis that takes place in periodontal ligament due to blockage of blood vessels following exertion of orthodontic force. This study
sought to assess the effect of an angiogenic cytokine on OIIRR in rat model. Materials and Methods In this experimental animal study, 50 rats were randomly divided into 5 groups of 10 each: E10, E100 and E1000 receiving an injection of 10, 100
and 1000 ng of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), respectively, positive control group
(CP) receiving an orthodontic appliance and injection of phosphate buffered saline (PBS)
and the negative control group (CN) receiving only the anesthetic agent. A nickel titanium
coil spring was placed between the first molar and the incisor on the right side of maxilla.
Twenty-one days later, the rats were sacrificed. Histopathological sections were made to
assess the number and area of resorption lacunae, number of blood vessels, osteoclasts
and Howship’s lacunae. Data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey’s honest significant difference (HSD) test. Results Number of resorption lacunae and area of resorption lacunae in E1000 (0.97 ± 0.80 and 1. 27 ± 0.01×10-3, respectively) were significantly lower than in CP (4.17 ± 0.90
and 2.77 ± 0.01×10-3, respectively, P=0.000). Number of blood vessels, osteoclasts and
Howship’s lacunae were significantly higher in E1000 compared to CP (P<0.05). Conclusion Tooth movement as the outcome of bone remodeling is concomitant with
the formation of sterile necrosis in the periodontal ligament following blocked blood supply. Thus, bFGF can significantly decrease the risk of root resorption by providing more
oxygen and angiogenesis.
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- Massoud Seifi
- Department of Orthodontics, Dental School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dental School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Dentofacial Deformities Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pedodontics, Dental School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dental Materials, Dental School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pedodontics, Dental School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yamamoto T, Hasegawa T, Yamamoto T, Hongo H, Amizuka N. Histology of human cementum: Its structure, function, and development. JAPANESE DENTAL SCIENCE REVIEW 2016; 52:63-74. [PMID: 28408958 PMCID: PMC5390338 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdsr.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2015] [Revised: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Cementum was first demonstrated by microscopy, about 180 years ago. Since then the biology of cementum has been investigated by the most advanced techniques and equipment at that time in various fields of dental sciences. A great deal of data on cementum histology have been accumulated. These data have been obtained from not only human, but also non-human animals, in particular, rodents such as the mouse and rat. Although many dental histologists have reviewed histology of human cementum, some descriptions are questionable, probably due to incorrect comparison of human and rodent cementum. This review was designed to introduce current histology of human cementum, i.e. its structure, function, and development and to re-examine the most questionable and controversial conclusions made in previous reports.
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- Tsuneyuki Yamamoto
- Department of Developmental Biology of Hard Tissue, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Kita 13, Nishi 7, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8586, Japan
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Sakisaka Y, Kanaya S, Nakamura T, Tamura M, Shimauchi H, Nemoto E. p38 MAP kinase is required for Wnt3a-mediated osterix expression independently of Wnt-LRP5/6-GSK3β signaling axis in dental follicle cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2016; 478:527-32. [PMID: 27450807 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2016.07.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wnt3a is a secreted glycoprotein that activates the glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK3β)/β-catenin signaling pathway through low-density-lipoprotein receptor-related protein (LRP)5/6 co-receptors. Wnt3a has been implicated in periodontal development and homeostasis, as well as in cementum formation. Recently, we have reported that Wnt3a increases alkaline phosphatase expression through the induction of osterix (Osx) expression in dental follicle cells, a precursor of cementoblasts. However, the molecular mechanism by which Wnt3a induces Osx expression is still unknown. In this study, we show that Wnt3a-induced Osx expression was inhibited in the presence of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) inhibitors (SB203580 and SB202190) at gene and protein levels, as assessed by real-time PCR and immunocytohistochemistry, respectively. Pretreatment of cells with Dickkopf-1, a potent canonical Wnt antagonist binding to LRP5/6 co-receptors, did not influence Wnt3a-mediated p38 MAPK phosphorylation, suggesting that Wnt3a activates p38 MAPK through LRP5/6-independent signaling. On the other hand, pretreatment with p38 MAPK inhibitors had no effects on the phosphorylated status of GSK3β and β-catenin as well as β-catenin nuclear translocation, but inhibited Wnt3a-mediated β-catenin transcriptional activity. These findings suggest that p38 MAPK modulates canonical Wnt signaling at the β-catenin transcriptional level without any crosstalk with the Wnt3a-mediated LRP5/6-GSK3β signaling axis and subsequent β-catenin nuclear translocation. These findings expand our knowledge of the mechanisms controlling periodontal development and regeneration.
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- Yukihiko Sakisaka
- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai 980-8575, Japan; Liason Center for Innovative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Dental Pharmacology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sapporo 060-8586, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai 980-8575, Japan.
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Kunimatsu R, Yoshimi Y, Hirose N, Awada T, Miyauchi M, Takata T, Li W, Zhu L, Denbesten P, Tanimoto K. The C-terminus of amelogenin enhances osteogenic differentiation of human cementoblast lineage cells. J Periodontal Res 2016; 52:218-224. [DOI: 10.1111/jre.12384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- R. Kunimatsu
- Department of Orthodontics; Applied Life Sciences; Hiroshima University; Institute of Biomedical & Health Sciences; Hiroshima Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics; Applied Life Sciences; Hiroshima University; Institute of Biomedical & Health Sciences; Hiroshima Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics; Applied Life Sciences; Hiroshima University; Institute of Biomedical & Health Sciences; Hiroshima Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics; Applied Life Sciences; Hiroshima University; Institute of Biomedical & Health Sciences; Hiroshima Japan
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- Department of Oral Maxillofacial and Pathobiology; Basic Life Sciences; Hiroshima University; Institute of Biomedical & Health Sciences; Hiroshima Japan
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- Department of Oral Maxillofacial and Pathobiology; Basic Life Sciences; Hiroshima University; Institute of Biomedical & Health Sciences; Hiroshima Japan
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- Department of Orofacial Sciences; University of California; San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Orofacial Sciences; University of California; San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Orofacial Sciences; University of California; San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Orthodontics; Applied Life Sciences; Hiroshima University; Institute of Biomedical & Health Sciences; Hiroshima Japan
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Stošić N, Dačić S, Dačić Simonović D. Morphological Variations of the Cemento-Enamel Junction in Permanent Dentition / Morfološke varijacije cementno gleđnog spoja kod zuba stalne denticije. ACTA FACULTATIS MEDICAE NAISSENSIS 2015. [DOI: 10.1515/afmnai-2015-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) is an important anatomical structure of the tooth, which is located in the cervical part of the tooth between the crown and root, or at the contact point between the enamel which overlaps the tooth crown and cementum overlapping the root dentin.
There are four possible relationships between two tissues that make the CEJ such as: the cement overlaps the enamel; the enamel overlaps the cement; the enamel and cement abut each other with no overlap; the enamel and cement are not in contact. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the enamel and cement which make the CEJ in different types of permanent teeth.
The material consisted of 30 permanent teeth with intact CEJ. Staining of CEJ was carried out using the methylene blue. After staining, the tooth was washed under the running water and drying at room temperature. Each tooth was longitudinally cut in the vestibular-oral direction. Observation of CEJ was done with Leica light microscope and images were obtained using a Nikon camera.
The results indicated that the most common form of CEJ between the cement and enamel in the region of CEJ was that cement and enamel abutted without overlap (36.7%), followed by the cement overlapping the enamel (33.3%), and the cases when a gap between the cement and enamel (16.7%) was present, and when the enamel overlaped the cement (13.3%).
Because of the morphological diversity of CEJ, careful performing of dental interventions in the region of tooth neck is necessary because they may change the morphology of this region, induce the pathological processes and hypersensitivity of teeth.
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Sakisaka Y, Tsuchiya M, Nakamura T, Tamura M, Shimauchi H, Nemoto E. Wnt5a attenuates Wnt3a-induced alkaline phosphatase expression in dental follicle cells. Exp Cell Res 2015; 336:85-93. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2015.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2015] [Revised: 06/09/2015] [Accepted: 06/18/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Wu Y, Feng G, Song J, Zhang Y, Yu Y, Huang L, Zheng L, Deng F. TrAmplification of Human Dental Follicle Cells by piggyBac Transposon - Mediated Reversible Immortalization System. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0130937. [PMID: 26172849 PMCID: PMC4501788 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0130937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Dental follicle cells (DFCs) are the precursor cells of periodontium. Under certain differentiation conditions, DFCs can be induced to differentiate into chondrogenic, osteogenic and adipogenic cells. However, DFCs has limited lifespan in vitro, so it's difficult to harvest enough cells for basic research and translational application. pMPH86 is a piggyBac transposon-mediated vector which contains SV40 T-Ag cassette that can be removed by flippase recognition target (FRT) recombinase. Here we demonstrated the pMPH86 can effectively amplify human DFCs through reversible immortalization. The immortalized DFCs (iDFCs) exhibit higher proliferate activity, which can be reversed to its original level before immortalization when deimmortalized by FLP recombinase. The iDFCs and deimmortalized DFCs (dDFCs) express most DFC markers and maintain multiple differentiation potential in vitro as they can be induced by BMP9 to differentiate into chondrogenic, osteogenic and adipogenic cells evidenced by gene expression and protein marker. We also proved telomerase activity of iDFCs are significantly increased and maintained at a high level, while the telomerase activity of primary DFCs was relatively low and decreased with every passage. After SV40 T-Ag was removed to deimmortalize the cells, telomerase activity was reduced to its original level before immortalization and decreased with passages just the same as primary DFCs. These results suggest that piggyBac immortalization system could be a potential strategy to amplify primary cells, which is critical for regenerative research and further clinical application.
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- Yan Wu
- Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Disease and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Disease and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Disease and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Disease and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Disease and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Disease and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Disease and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, P. R. China
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Nemoto E, Sakisaka Y, Tsuchiya M, Tamura M, Nakamura T, Kanaya S, Shimonishi M, Shimauchi H. Wnt3a signaling induces murine dental follicle cells to differentiate into cementoblastic/osteoblastic cells via an osterix-dependent pathway. J Periodontal Res 2015; 51:164-74. [PMID: 26095156 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Dental follicle cells, putative progenitor cells for cementoblasts, osteoblasts and periodontal ligament cells, interplay with Hertwig's epithelial root sheath (HERS) cells during tooth root formation, in which HERS is considered to have an inductive role in initiating cementogenesis by epithelial-mesenchymal interaction. However, the specific mechanisms controlling the cementoblast/osteoblast differentiation of dental follicle cells are not fully understood. Canonical Wnt signaling has been implicated in increased bone formation by controlling mesenchymal stem cell or osteoblastic cell functions. This study examined the possible expression of canonical Wnt ligand in HERS and the role of Wnt signaling during the cementoblast/osteoblast differentiation of dental follicle cells. MATERIAL AND METHODS The expression of Wnt3a, a representative canonical Wnt ligand, in HERS was assessed by immunohistochemistry. The differentiation and function of immortalized murine dental follicle cells were evaluated by measuring alkaline phosphatase (ALP, Alpl) activity and osteogenic gene expression. RESULTS We identified the expression of Wnt3a in HERS during mouse tooth root development by immunohistochemistry as well as in cultured human epithelial rest cells of Malassez by real-time polymerase chain reaction, while no expression of Wnt3a was detected in cultured dental mesenchymal cells. Exposure of immortalized murine dental follicle cells to Wnt3a-induced ALP activity as well as expression of the Alpl gene. Pretreatment of cells with Dickkopf-1, a potent canonical Wnt antagonist, markedly attenuated the effect of Wnt3a on ALP expression. Furthermore, Wnt3a induced transcriptional activity of runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) and expression of osterix at gene and/or protein levels. Treatment with osterix-small interfering RNA significantly inhibited Wnt3a-induced ALP expression at gene and protein levels. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that HERS has a potential role in stimulating cementoblast/osteoblast differentiation of dental follicle cells via the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan.,Tohoku Fukushi University, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan.,Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan.,Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan
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Açil Y, Yang F, Gulses A, Ayna M, Wiltfang J, Gierloff M. Isolation, characterization and investigation of differentiation potential of human periodontal ligament cells and dental follicle progenitor cells and their response to BMP-7 in vitro. Odontology 2015; 104:123-35. [PMID: 25757659 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-015-0198-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2014] [Accepted: 01/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess the factors, mechanisms and the differences between periodontal ligament (PDL) cells and denta l follicle (DF) progenitor cells towards the osteoblastic/cementoblastic differentiation and to investigate the effects of BMP-7 on developmental (DF) and mature tissue-derived (PDL) cells, respectively. Primary cell culture of PDL cells and DF progenitor cells was performed. Osteogenic differentiation was evaluated using von Kossa, Alizarin Red S and immuno-histo-chemistry staining of osteocalcin. Gene expression pattern was evaluated via real-time PCR. A series of CD surface marks were tested using flow cytometry and fluorescence-activated cell-sorting analysis was performed. Real-time RT-PCR demonstrated similar gene expression pattern of PDL cells and DF progenitor cells: the expression of OPN and OCN significantly was elevated when incubated with osteogenic components, Runx2 was unaffected, and Osteorix was hardly expressed whether in basic medium or induction medium. In addition, BMP-7 induced osteoblast/cementoblast differentiation of PDLSCs and DF progenitor cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner, as reflected by enhanced Runx2 and (OCN) mRNA transcript expression. BMP-7 triggers PDL cells and DF progenitor cells to differentiate towards an osteoblast/cementoblast phenotype.
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- Yahya Açil
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany
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- Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Medical College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Centre for Oral Health and Dental Management, Mevki Military Hospital, 06130, Diskapi Altindag, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany
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Staszyk C, Suske A, Pöschke A. Equine dental and periodontal anatomy: A tutorial review. EQUINE VET EDUC 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/eve.12317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- C. Staszyk
- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Justus-Liebig University; Giessen Germany
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- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Justus-Liebig University; Giessen Germany
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- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Justus-Liebig University; Giessen Germany
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Bosshardt DD, Stadlinger B, Terheyden H. Cell-to-cell communication--periodontal regeneration. Clin Oral Implants Res 2015; 26:229-39. [PMID: 25639287 DOI: 10.1111/clr.12543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/04/2014] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although regenerative treatment options are available, periodontal regeneration is still regarded as insufficient and unpredictable. AIM This review article provides scientific background information on the animated 3D film Cell-to-Cell Communication - Periodontal Regeneration. RESULTS Periodontal regeneration is understood as a recapitulation of embryonic mechanisms. Therefore, a thorough understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating normal tooth root development is imperative to improve existing and develop new periodontal regenerative therapies. However, compared to tooth crown and earlier stages of tooth development, much less is known about the development of the tooth root. The formation of root cementum is considered the critical element in periodontal regeneration. Therefore, much research in recent years has focused on the origin and differentiation of cementoblasts. Evidence is accumulating that the Hertwig's epithelial root sheath (HERS) has a pivotal role in root formation and cementogenesis. Traditionally, ectomesenchymal cells in the dental follicle were thought to differentiate into cementoblasts. According to an alternative theory, however, cementoblasts originate from the HERS. What happens when the periodontal attachment system is traumatically compromised? Minor mechanical insults to the periodontium may spontaneously heal, and the tissues can structurally and functionally be restored. But what happens to the periodontium in case of periodontitis, an infectious disease, after periodontal treatment? A non-regenerative treatment of periodontitis normally results in periodontal repair (i.e., the formation of a long junctional epithelium) rather than regeneration. Thus, a regenerative treatment is indicated to restore the original architecture and function of the periodontium. Guided tissue regeneration or enamel matrix proteins are such regenerative therapies, but further improvement is required. As remnants of HERS persist as epithelial cell rests of Malassez in the periodontal ligament, these epithelial cells are regarded as a stem cell niche that can give rise to new cementoblasts. Enamel matrix proteins and members of the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-ß) superfamily have been implicated in cementoblast differentiation. CONCLUSION A better knowledge of cell-to-cell communication leading to cementoblast differentiation may be used to develop improved regenerative therapies to reconstitute periodontal tissues that were lost due to periodontitis.
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- Dieter D Bosshardt
- Robert K. Schenk Laboratory of Oral Histology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Department of Periodontology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Bone morphogenetic protein 7 induces cementogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Odontology 2014; 104:1-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s10266-014-0182-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 10/16/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Torii D, Konishi K, Watanabe N, Goto S, Tsutsui T. Cementogenic potential of multipotential mesenchymal stem cells purified from the human periodontal ligament. Odontology 2014; 103:27-35. [DOI: 10.1007/s10266-013-0145-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2013] [Accepted: 12/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Xiong J, Gronthos S, Bartold PM. Role of the epithelial cell rests of Malassez in the development, maintenance and regeneration of periodontal ligament tissues. Periodontol 2000 2013; 63:217-33. [DOI: 10.1111/prd.12023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/01/2012] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Foster BL, Soenjaya Y, Nociti FH, Holm E, Zerfas PM, Wimer HF, Holdsworth DW, Aubin JE, Hunter GK, Goldberg HA, Somerman MJ. Deficiency in acellular cementum and periodontal attachment in bsp null mice. J Dent Res 2012. [PMID: 23183644 DOI: 10.1177/0022034512469026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Bone sialoprotein (BSP) is an extracellular matrix protein found in mineralized tissues of the skeleton and dentition. BSP is multifunctional, affecting cell attachment and signaling through an RGD integrin-binding region, and acting as a positive regulator for mineral precipitation by nucleating hydroxyapatite crystals. BSP is present in cementum, the hard tissue covering the tooth root that anchors periodontal ligament (PDL) attachment. To test our hypothesis that BSP plays an important role in cementogenesis, we analyzed tooth development in a Bsp null ((-/-)) mouse model. Developmental analysis by histology, histochemistry, and SEM revealed a significant reduction in acellular cementum formation on Bsp (-/-) mouse molar and incisor roots, and the cementum deposited appeared hypomineralized. Structural defects in cementum-PDL interfaces in Bsp (-/-) mice caused PDL detachment, likely contributing to the high incidence of incisor malocclusion. Loss of BSP caused progressively disorganized PDL and significantly increased epithelial down-growth with aging. Bsp (-/-) mice displayed extensive root and alveolar bone resorption, mediated by increased RANKL and the presence of osteoclasts. Results collected here suggest that BSP plays a non-redundant role in acellular cementum formation, likely involved in initiating mineralization on the root surface. Through its importance to cementum integrity, BSP is essential for periodontal function.
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- B L Foster
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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Takahashi K, Shimonishi M, Wang R, Watanabe H, Kikuchi M. Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions induce enamel matrix proteins and proteases in the epithelial cells of the rests of Malassez in vitro. Eur J Oral Sci 2012; 120:475-83. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.2012.01002.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2012] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Ken Takahashi
- Division of Comprehensive Dentistry; Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry; Sendai; Japan
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- Division of Comprehensive Dentistry; Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry; Sendai; Japan
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- Division of Comprehensive Dentistry; Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry; Sendai; Japan
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- Division of Comprehensive Dentistry; Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry; Sendai; Japan
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- Division of Comprehensive Dentistry; Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry; Sendai; Japan
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The tooth root cementum is a thin, mineralized tissue covering the root dentin that is present primarily as acellular cementum on the cervical root and cellular cementum covering the apical root. While cementum shares many properties in common with bone and dentin, it is a unique mineralized tissue and acellular cementum is critical for attachment of the tooth to the surrounding periodontal ligament (PDL). Resources for methodologies for hard tissues often overlook cementum and approaches that may be of value for studying this tissue. To address this issue, this report offers detailed methodology, as well as comparisons of several histological and immunohistochemical stains available for imaging the cementum–PDL complex by light microscopy. Notably, the infrequently used Alcian blue stain with nuclear fast red counterstain provided utility in imaging cementum in mouse, porcine and human teeth. While no truly unique extracellular matrix markers have been identified to differentiate cementum from the other hard tissues, immunohistochemistry for detection of bone sialoprotein (BSP), osteopontin (OPN), and dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1) is a reliable approach for studying both acellular and cellular cementum and providing insight into developmental biology of these tissues. Histological and immunohistochemical approaches provide insight on developmental biology of cementum.
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IL-1β and compressive forces lead to a significant induction of RANKL-expression in primary human cementoblasts. J Orofac Orthop 2012; 73:397-412. [PMID: 22955577 DOI: 10.1007/s00056-012-0095-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2012] [Accepted: 04/12/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the response of primary human cementoblasts to conditions as they occur on the pressure side during orthodontic tooth movement. METHODS In our previous study, the cementoblasts were characterized using markers for osteoblastogenic differentiation and the cementoblast-specific marker CEMP-1. Initially, primary human cementoblasts were compressed for 1 h, 4 h, and 6 h (30 g/cm(2)). In the second experiment, the cementoblasts were stimulated with interleukin (IL)-1β for 24 h and for 96 h with 1 ng/ml and 10 ng/ml and subsequently compressed for 1 h and 6 h. Changes in mRNA expression for receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK), RANK ligand (RANKL), osteoprotegerin (OPG), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RANK and RANKL were also examined by immunocytochemical staining at the protein level. RESULTS Compression (30 g/cm(2)) led to a significant increase in RANKL expression after 6 h. OPG expression in compressed cementoblasts was significantly reduced after 1 h. RANK remained unchanged during the course of the experiment. Stimulation with IL-1β induced RANKL and OPG expression. However, IL-1β-dependent induction of RANKL was more prominent than the induction of OPG, leading to a (significant) increase in the RANKL/OPG ratios. The expression of RANK remained unchanged after 24 h of stimulation with IL-1β and decreased significantly after 96 h. Compression of the prestimulated cells resulted in a further increase in RANKL expression significant after 6 h. OPG and RANK expression remained unchanged compared to the unstimulated sample. COX-2 increased significantly after both compression and stimulation with IL-1β. Combined stimulation and compression resulted in a significant further increase after 6 h compared to IL-1β stimulation alone. CONCLUSION Primary human cementoblasts in vitro express increased levels of RANKL, in particular during the combination of inflammation and compression. The increase in RANKL expression is not compensated by an increase in OPG expression. The induction of RANKL expression was associated with a significant increase in COX-2 expression. Since RANKL attracts osteoclasts, its increase might be associated with the progression of root resorption. The in vitro alterations in cementoblasts we observed may be indicators of cellular mechanisms that lead to the increased root resorption during orthodontic treatment.
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Immunohistochemical evidence for sclerostin during cementogenesis in mice. Ann Anat 2012; 194:415-21. [PMID: 22560000 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2012.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2011] [Revised: 01/30/2012] [Accepted: 02/01/2012] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate systematically the expression of the glycoprotein sclerostin, the product of the SOST gene, in periodontal tissues, especially in the cementum of mice. Immunolocalization of sclerostin was performed in decalcified histological sections of the maxillary and mandibular jaws of 20 CB56BL/6 mice. For analysis, newborn mice as well as mice at the age of, 1, 2, 4 and 8 weeks were used to detect sclerostin in the cementum, periodontal ligament (PDL) and alveolar bone. For further characterization of the cells within the periodontium, antibodies for Runx2 and S100A4 were also applied. S100A4 as a marker for fibroblasts was used to characterize the fibroblasts, especially in the periodontal ligament. Runx2 as a marker for osteoblast-maturation was used to detect the osteoblasts in the alveolar bone. In addition to the detection in osteocytes, expression of sclerostin was observed in cementocytes of the cellular cementum. With regard to cementogenesis, positive identification of sclerostin could be verified in mice at the age of 4 and 8 weeks but not during the initial stages of cementogenesis. Positive immune reactions for Runx2 were observed in PDL cells, cementoblasts, cementocytes, osteoblasts and osteocytes. PDL cells generally showed positive immunoreactions for the S100A4 antibody. The main findings of this study were: (1) due to the fact that sclerostin was not identified in the initial stages of cementum development, its biological significance seems to be restricted to cementum homeostasis and possibly to regenerative processes; (2) verification of sclerostin only in cementocytes of cellular cementum points to biological similarity of cellular cementum and bone.
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Saito M, Tsuji T. Extracellular matrix administration as a potential therapeutic strategy for periodontal ligament regeneration. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2012; 12:299-309. [DOI: 10.1517/14712598.2012.655267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Mori G, Ballini A, Carbone C, Oranger A, Brunetti G, Di Benedetto A, Rapone B, Cantore S, Di Comite M, Colucci S, Grano M, Grassi FR. Osteogenic differentiation of dental follicle stem cells. Int J Med Sci 2012; 9:480-7. [PMID: 22927773 PMCID: PMC3427952 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.4583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2012] [Accepted: 07/31/2012] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Stem cells are defined as clonogenic cells capable of self-renewal and multi-lineage differentiation. A population of these cells has been identified in human Dental Follicle (DF). Dental Follicle Stem Cells (DFSCs) were found in pediatric unerupted wisdom teeth and have been shown to differentiate, under particular conditions, into various cell types of the mesenchymal tissues. AIM The aim of this study was to investigate if cells isolated from DF show stem features, differentiate toward osteoblastic phenotype and express osteoblastic markers. METHODS We studied the immunophenotype of DFSCs by flow cytometric analysis, the osteoblastic markers of differentiated DFSCs were assayed by histochemical methods and real-time PCR. RESULTS We demonstrated that DFSCs expressed a heterogeneous assortment of makers associated with stemness. Moreover DFSCs differentiated into osteoblast-like cells, producing mineralized matrix nodules and expressed the typical osteoblastic markers, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and Collagen I (Coll I). CONCLUSION This study suggests that DFSCs may provide a cell source for tissue engineering of bone.
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Affiliation(s)
- Giorgio Mori
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Medical School, University of Foggia, Italy.
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