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Vaca C, Hoyer N, Smith M, Rawlinson J. Treatment of Oral Disease in Eight Pet Pot-Bellied Pigs ( Sus scrofa domesticus): A Case Series. J Vet Dent 2024; 41:335-352. [PMID: 38086783 DOI: 10.1177/08987564231217933] [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] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Evidence of porcine oral pathology in client-owned domestic pigs has been reported in recent literature. The most common abnormalities are missing teeth and periodontal disease. This case series reviews the diagnosis and treatment of dental disease in 8 pet Vietnamese Pot-Bellied Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) over a 6-year period (2015-2021). Inclusion criteria included pigs over 1 year of age that had at least 2 sequential visits involving photographs, full-mouth intraoral radiographs, and dental charting. Eight pigs were identified for study inclusion. The study population included 4 castrated males, 3 spayed females, and 1 intact female. The 8 subjects had a total of 28 visits. Fifty-five intraoral dental extractions were performed and complete healing of 44 extraction sites was observed (11 sites were lost to follow up). Canine tooth reduction was performed on 52 tusks in 7 pigs with exposure of 1 pulp that was treated by partial pulpectomy and direct pulp capping. Restoration of carious lesions was performed on 4 teeth. The most commonly extracted teeth were the right and left maxillary first molars (10 of 47 teeth). Reasons for tooth extraction included: periodontal disease, complicated crown fracture, nonvital +/- periapical pathology, and persistent deciduous teeth. Additional treatments ranged from type 1 crown lengthening with restoration of carious lesions, tusk trimming, closed and open root planing, dental extractions, ultrasonic scaling, and polishing. This article stresses the importance of routine dental healthcare and early intervention for periodontal disease in pigs.
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- Cindy Vaca
- Los Angeles Animal Specialty Emergency and Rehabilitation, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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Kawata K, Ide Y, Sunohara M. Anatomical study of the zygomaticofacial foramen and zygomatic canals communicating with the zygomaticofacial foramen for zygomatic implant treatment: a cadaver study with micro-computed tomography analysis. Anat Cell Biol 2024; 57:204-212. [PMID: 38237948 PMCID: PMC11184421 DOI: 10.5115/acb.23.293] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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In the present study, anatomical assessment of zygomaticofacial foramina (ZFFs) and zygomatic canals communicating with ZFFs were performed using cadaver micro-computed tomography images. It was suggested that all ZFFs were located above the jugale (Ju)-zygomaxillare (Zm) line, which is the reference line connecting the Ju and Zm, and most were located in the zygomatic body area (ZBA). The anteroposterior position of the ZFF in the ZBA was within a middle to posterior region and was most often located slightly posteriorly in males and closer to the middle of the region in females. The mean distance from the Ju-Zm line to the ZFF in the ZBA was 12.36 mm (standard deviation [SD] 1.52 mm) in males and 11.48 mm (SD 1.61 mm) in females. In zygomatic canals communicating with ZFFs, most zygomatic canals were type I canals, communicating from the zygomaticoorbital foramen and harboring the zygomaticofacial nerve, and the others were type II canals, communicating from the zygomaticotemporal foramen and located near the posterior margin of the frontal process. These results provide useful anatomical information for preventing nerve injury during surgical procedures for zygomatic implant treatment.
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- Kouhei Kawata
- Department of Anatomy, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Emken S, Witzel C, Kierdorf U, Frölich K, Kierdorf H. A labeling study of dentin formation rates during crown and root growth of porcine mandibular first molars. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2024; 307:2103-2120. [PMID: 38051150 DOI: 10.1002/ar.25358] [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: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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We used fluorochrome labeling to study spatiotemporal variation of dentin apposition (DAR) and extension (DER) rates during crown and root formation of mandibular first molars from wild boar and domestic pigs. DAR was reconstructed along the course of dentinal tubules in four zones of the crown and in the upper root area. In all five zones, mean DAR increased during the first 30% to 40% of apposition, reaching highest values (22-23 μm/day) in the upper-lateral crown zone. Lowest values were recorded near the dentin-pulp interface (DPI). Typically, DARs in contemporaneously formed dentin areas were higher in more cuspally compared to more cervically/apically located zones. DER was high (>200 μm/day) in early postnatal crown dentin and then decreased markedly in cervical direction, with lowest values in the cervical crown zone. After this nadir, DER sharply increased in the upper 30% to 40% of the root extension, reaching values equaling (wild boar) or even surpassing (domestic pigs) those recorded in the upper lateral crown. After this peak, DER again decreased. While DAR did not differ markedly between wild boar and domestic pigs, the DER showed marked differences, both regarding maximum values (208.1 μm/day in wild boar, 272.2 μm/day in domestic pigs) and the timing of the root growth spurt, which occurred earlier in the domestic pigs. We consider the more rapid recruitment of secretory odontoblasts in domestic pigs (reflected by higher DER) a side effect of selection for rapid body growth during pig domestication.
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- Simon Emken
- Department of Biology, University of Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Department of Biology, University of Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Department of Biology, University of Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Department of Biology, University of Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
- Tierpark Arche Warder e.V., Warder, Germany
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- Department of Biology, University of Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
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Macdonald AA, Ziehmer B, Kitchener AC, Gelang M, Åblad B, Lintonsson R, von Pückler K, Schaub S, Kiefer I, Schwarz T. A Computed Tomographic Study of the Molar Teeth of Babyrousa spp. J Vet Dent 2024:8987564241248818. [PMID: 38706174 DOI: 10.1177/08987564241248818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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A photographic and computed tomography (CT) scanning study was carried out on 295 molar teeth of 18 adult male Babyrousa babyrussa skulls and 8 skulls of Babyrousa celebensis including seven adult males and one adult female. The occlusal morphology of the permanent maxillary and mandibular molar teeth of B. babyrussa was very similar to that of B. celebensis. Most B. babyrussa maxillary molar teeth had six roots, with small numbers of teeth having four, five or seven roots. A similar pattern was suggested in B. celebensis. Mandibular molar teeth had between four and eight roots. Tooth roots of maxillary and mandibular first and second molar teeth were largely tapering, rod-like structures. The roots of the right and left maxillary third molar teeth had a more complex arrangement; some were inserted almost vertically into the maxilla; others were orientated in a more distal direction. The mesial and distal roots were splayed in appearance. The right and left mandibular third molar tooth roots retained elements of the open 'C' shape and were generally orientated distally. The pulp chambers were arched to fit under the main cusps in all molar teeth. Pulp canals were variable in number.
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- Alastair A Macdonald
- The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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- Department of Viticulture and Agriculture, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture Rhineland Palatinate (MWVLW), Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Natural Sciences, National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, UK
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- Göteborgs Naturhistoriska Museum, Göteborg, Museivägen, Germany
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- Bildenheten, Gjutjärnsgatan, Blå Stjärnans Djursjukhus AB, Goteborg, Sweden
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- Bildenheten, Gjutjärnsgatan, Blå Stjärnans Djursjukhus AB, Goteborg, Sweden
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- Radiologie, Justus-Liebig Universität, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen Klinik für Geburtshilfe Gynäkologie und Andrologie der Groß- und Kleintiere mit Tierärztlicher Ambulanz, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
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- Radiologie, Justus-Liebig Universität, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen Klinik für Geburtshilfe Gynäkologie und Andrologie der Groß- und Kleintiere mit Tierärztlicher Ambulanz, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
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- Klinik für Kleintiere, Universität Leipzig Veterinärmedizinische Fakultät, Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany
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- The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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Shanbhag S, Kampleitner C, Sanz-Esporrin J, Lie SA, Gruber R, Mustafa K, Sanz M. Regeneration of alveolar bone defects in the experimental pig model: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Implants Res 2024; 35:467-486. [PMID: 38450852 DOI: 10.1111/clr.14253] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Pigs are emerging as a preferred experimental in vivo model for bone regeneration. The study objective was to answer the focused PEO question: in the pig model (P), what is the capacity of experimental alveolar bone defects (E) for spontaneous regeneration in terms of new bone formation (O)? METHODS Following PRISMA guidelines, electronic databases were searched for studies reporting experimental bone defects or extraction socket healing in the maxillae or mandibles of pigs. The main inclusion criteria were the presence of a control group of untreated defects/sockets and the assessment of regeneration via 3D tomography [radiographic defect fill (RDF)] or 2D histomorphometry [new bone formation (NBF)]. Random effects meta-analyses were performed for the outcomes RDF and NBF. RESULTS Overall, 45 studies were included reporting on alveolar bone defects or extraction sockets, most frequently in the mandibles of minipigs. Based on morphology, defects were broadly classified as 'box-defects' (BD) or 'cylinder-defects' (CD) with a wide range of healing times (10 days to 52 weeks). Meta-analyses revealed pooled estimates (with 95% confidence intervals) of 50% RDF (36.87%-63.15%) and 43.74% NBF (30.47%-57%) in BD, and 44% RDF (16.48%-71.61%) and 39.67% NBF (31.53%-47.81%) in CD, which were similar to estimates of socket-healing [48.74% RDF (40.35%-57.13%) and 38.73% NBF (28.57%-48.89%)]. Heterogeneity in the meta-analysis was high (I2 > 90%). CONCLUSION A substantial body of literature revealed a high capacity for spontaneous regeneration in experimental alveolar bone defects of (mini)pigs, which should be considered in future studies of bone regeneration in this animal model.
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- Siddharth Shanbhag
- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Center for Translational Oral Research (TOR), Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Karl Donath Laboratory for Hard Tissue and Biomaterial Research, Division of Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
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- ETEP Research Group, Faculty of Odontology, University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Translational Oral Research (TOR), Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Oral Biology, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Center for Translational Oral Research (TOR), Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- ETEP Research Group, Faculty of Odontology, University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Scarano A, Khater AGA, Gehrke SA, Inchingolo F, Tari SR. Animal Models for Investigating Osseointegration: An Overview of Implant Research over the Last Three Decades. J Funct Biomater 2024; 15:83. [PMID: 38667540 PMCID: PMC11051165 DOI: 10.3390/jfb15040083] [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: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Dental implants and bone augmentation are among dentistry's most prevalent surgical treatments; hence, many dental implant surfaces and bone grafts have been researched to improve bone response. Such new materials were radiologically, histologically, and histomorphometrically evaluated on animals before being used on humans. As a result, several studies used animals to evaluate novel implant technologies, biocompatibility, surgical techniques, and osseointegration strategies, as preclinical research on animal models is essential to evaluate bioactive principles (on cells, compounds, and implants) that can act through multiple mechanisms and to predict animal behavior, which is difficult to predict from in vitro studies alone. In this study, we critically reviewed all research on different animal models investigating the osseointegration degree of new implant surfaces, reporting different species used in the osseointegration research over the last 30 years. Moreover, this is the first study to summarize reviews on the main animal models used in the translational research of osseointegration, including the advantages and limitations of each model and determining the ideal location for investigating osseointegration in small and large animal models. Overall, each model has advantages and disadvantages; hence, animal selection should be based on the cost of acquisition, animal care, acceptability to society, availability, tolerance to captivity, and housing convenience. Among small animal models, rabbits are an ideal model for biological observations around implants, and it is worth noting that osseointegration was discovered in the rabbit model and successfully applied to humans.
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- Antonio Scarano
- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Egyptian Russian University (ERU), Badr City 11829, Egypt;
- Health Affairs Directorate, Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population, Banisuif 62511, Egypt
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Section of Dental Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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Zhu R, Li J, Yang J, Sun R, Yu K. In Vivo Prediction of Breast Muscle Weight in Broiler Chickens Using X-ray Images Based on Deep Learning and Machine Learning. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:628. [PMID: 38396595 PMCID: PMC10886402 DOI: 10.3390/ani14040628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Accurately estimating the breast muscle weight of broilers is important for poultry production. However, existing related methods are plagued by cumbersome processes and limited automation. To address these issues, this study proposed an efficient method for predicting the breast muscle weight of broilers. First, because existing deep learning models struggle to strike a balance between accuracy and memory consumption, this study designed a multistage attention enhancement fusion segmentation network (MAEFNet) to automatically acquire pectoral muscle mask images from X-ray images. MAEFNet employs the pruned MobileNetV3 as the encoder to efficiently capture features and adopts a novel decoder to enhance and fuse the effective features at various stages. Next, the selected shape features were automatically extracted from the mask images. Finally, these features, including live weight, were input to the SVR (Support Vector Regression) model to predict breast muscle weight. MAEFNet achieved the highest intersection over union (96.35%) with the lowest parameter count (1.51 M) compared to the other segmentation models. The SVR model performed best (R2 = 0.8810) compared to the other prediction models in the five-fold cross-validation. The research findings can be applied to broiler production and breeding, reducing measurement costs, and enhancing breeding efficiency.
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- Rui Zhu
- College of Information and Electrical Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (R.Z.); (J.L.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Information and Electrical Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (R.Z.); (J.L.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Information and Electrical Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (R.Z.); (J.L.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Information and Electrical Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (R.Z.); (J.L.); (J.Y.)
- Scientific Research Base for Integrated Technologies of Precision Agriculture (Animal Husbandry), The Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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Macdonald AA, Ziehmer B, Kitchener AC, Gelang M, Åblad B, Lintonsson R, von Pückler K, Schaub S, Kiefer I, Schwarz T. A Computed Tomographic Study of the Premolar Teeth of Babyrousa spp. J Vet Dent 2024; 41:31-42. [PMID: 36998227 PMCID: PMC10676034 DOI: 10.1177/08987564231166551] [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] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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A photographic and computed tomography (CT) scanning study was carried out on the premolar teeth of 18 adult male Babyrousa babyrussa skulls, 10 skulls of Babyrousa celebensis, including 6 adult males, 1 adult female, 1 subadult male, 1 subadult female, and 1 juvenile male. The occlusal morphology of the permanent maxillary premolar teeth of B. babyrussa was very similar to that of B. celebensis. Almost all the maxillary third premolar teeth (107/207) had 2 roots, whereas maxillary fourth premolar teeth (108/208) had 3 or 4 roots. All of the mesial tooth roots of 107/207 and 108/208 were tapering rod-like structures; each contained a single pulp canal. Almost all distal roots of 107/207 were "C" shaped and contained 2 pulp canals. The 108/208 palatal roots were "C" shaped and contained 2 pulp canals. The mesial and distal roots of the mandibular third premolar teeth (307/407) teeth were uniformly rod-like, as were the mesial roots of the mandibular fourth premolar teeth (308/408) teeth. The distal roots of the 308/408 teeth were "C" shaped. All B. babyrussa 307/407 teeth have a single pulp canal located in each of the mesial and distal roots. The 308/408 mesial tooth root contained 1 pulp canal. In all but 3 of the 36 distal 308/408 roots of B. babyrussa teeth and in 7 of the 14 distal roots of B. celebensis teeth there was a single pulp canal; in the other 7 teeth there were 2 pulp canals. Each of the 3 medial roots contained 1 pulp canal.
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- Alastair A. Macdonald
- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies & The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Viticulture and Agriculture, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture Rhineland Palatinate (MWVLW), Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Natural Sciences, National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, UK
- Institute of Geography, School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Blåstjärnans Djursjukhus, Bildenheten, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Klinik für Kleintiere, Radiologie, Justus-Liebig Universität, Gießen, Germany
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- Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Klinik für Kleintiere, Radiologie, Justus-Liebig Universität, Gießen, Germany
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- Universität Leipzig, Veterinärmedizinische Fakultät, Klinik für Kleintiere, Leipzig, Germany
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies & The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Yang M, Li C, Yang W, Chen C, Chung CH, Tanna N, Zheng Z. Accurate gingival segmentation from 3D images with artificial intelligence: an animal pilot study. Prog Orthod 2023; 24:14. [PMID: 37121951 PMCID: PMC10149545 DOI: 10.1186/s40510-023-00465-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gingival phenotype plays an important role in dental diagnosis and treatment planning. Traditionally, determining the gingival phenotype is done by manual probing of the gingival soft tissues, an invasive and time-consuming procedure. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of an alternatively novel, non-invasive technology based on the precise 3-dimension (3D) soft tissue reconstruction from intraoral scanning and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to predict the gingival biotype. METHODS As a proof-of-concept, Yorkshire pig mandibles were scanned, and the CBCT data were fed into a deep-learning model to reconstruct the teeth and surrounding bone structure in 3D. By overlaying the CBCT scan with the intraoral scans, an accurate superposition was created and used for virtual measurements of the soft tissue thickness. Meanwhile, gingival thicknesses were also measured by a periodontal probe and digital caliper on the buccal and lingual sides at 3 mm apical to the gingival margin of the posterior teeth and compared with the virtual assessment at the same location. The data obtained from virtual and clinical measurements were compared by Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-rank analysis, while their correlation was determined by Pearson's r value. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for intergroup comparisons of the amount of difference. RESULTS Among 108 investigated locations, the clinical and virtual measurements are strongly positively correlated (r = 0.9656, P < 0.0001), and only clinically insignificant differences (0.066 ± 0.223 mm) were observed between the two assessments. There is no difference in the agreement between the virtual and clinical measurements on sexually matured samples (0.087 ± 0.240 mm) and pre-pubertal samples (0.033 ± 0.195 mm). Noticeably, there is a greater agreement between the virtual and clinical measurements at the buccal sites (0.019 ± 0.233 mm) than at the lingual sites (0.116 ± 0.215 mm). CONCLUSION In summary, the artificial intelligence-based virtual measurement proposed in this work provides an innovative technique potentially for accurately measuring soft tissue thickness using clinical routine 3D imaging systems, which will aid clinicians in generating a more comprehensive diagnosis with less invasive procedures and, in turn, optimize the treatment plans with more predictable outcomes.
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- Min Yang
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 240 S 40Th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 240 S 40Th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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- The Webb Schools, Claremont, CA, 91711, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pharmacology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Center of Innovation and Precision Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 240 S 40Th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 240 S 40Th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, 675 Charles E. Young Drive, South, MRL 2641A, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
- School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, 675 Charles E. Young Drive, South, MRL 2641A, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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Emken S, Witzel C, Kierdorf U, Frölich K, Kierdorf H. Wild boar versus domestic pig-Deciphering of crown growth in porcine second molars. J Anat 2023; 242:1078-1095. [PMID: 36774334 PMCID: PMC10184542 DOI: 10.1111/joa.13838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023] Open
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Based on the previously established periodicity of enamel growth marks, we reconstructed crown growth parameters of mandibular second molars from two wild boar and two domestic pigs of the Linderöd breed. Body weight gain and progression of dental development were markedly faster in the domestic pigs than the wild boar. While the final crown dimensions of the M2 did not differ between domestic pigs and wild boar, mean crown formation time (CFT) of this tooth was considerably shorter in the domestic pigs (162 days) than in the wild boar (205 days). The difference in CFT was mainly attributable to a higher enamel extension rate (EER) in the domestic pig. Generally, EER was highest in the cuspalmost deciles of the length of the enamel-dentine-junction and markedly dropped in cervical direction, with lowest values occurring in the cervicalmost decile. In consequence, the cuspal half of the M2 crown was formed about three times faster than the cervical half. In contrast to the EER, no marked difference in daily enamel secretion rate (DSR) was recorded between domestic pigs and wild boar. The duration of enamel matrix apposition as well as linear enamel thickness in corresponding crown portions was only slightly lower in the domestic pigs than the wild boar. Thus, the earlier completion of M2 crown growth in the domestic pig was mainly achieved by a higher EER and not by an increased DSR. The more rapid recruitment of secretory ameloblasts in the course of molar crown formation of domestic pigs compared to wild boar is considered a side-effect of the selection for rapid body growth during pig domestication.
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- Simon Emken
- Department of Biology, University of Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Department of Biology, University of Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Department of Biology, University of Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Department of Biology, University of Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany.,Tierpark Arche Warder e.V, Warder, Germany
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- Department of Biology, University of Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
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Lin HS, Lu TW, Li JD, Lee PA, Chen YJ. A Non-Linear Osteometric Modeling Method for Three-Dimensional Mandibular Morphological Changes During Growth: One-Year Monitoring of Miniature Pigs Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:854880. [PMID: 35685094 PMCID: PMC9171033 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.854880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Knowledge of mandibular growth and development is essential for diagnosis of malformation and early interception. A previous method of quantifying mandibular growth using the distances between selected anatomical landmarks over the growth period does not provide a complete, quantitative description of the continuous growth patterns. The current study aimed to bridge the gap by measuring the 3D continuous growth of the mandible in miniature pigs using cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT). The mandibles of the pigs were CBCT-scanned monthly over 12 months, and the 3D mandibular models were reconstructed. A new non-linear, time-dependent osteometric modeling approach was developed to register two consecutive mandible models by searching for the corresponding points with the highest likelihood of matching the anatomical and morphological features so that the morphological changes patterns for each month could be described using color maps on the models. The morphological changes of the mandible were found to decrease anteriorly, with the condyle region and the posterior part of the ramus growing faster than the rest of the mandible. The condyle region showed the fastest growth rate and the posterior ramus the second during the growth period, while the middle and anterior corpus regions showed the slowest growth rates. In conclusion, the current results revealed the non-linear patterns and rates of morphological changes in different growth regions and the whole mandible. The new approach may also be useful for future studies on the growth of the mandible in other animals.
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- Hsien-Shu Lin
- School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Tung-Wu Lu, ; Yunn-Jy Chen,
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan, China
- *Correspondence: Tung-Wu Lu, ; Yunn-Jy Chen,
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Transplantation of Mature Adipocyte-Derived Dedifferentiated Fat Cells Facilitates Periodontal Tissue Regeneration of Class II Furcation Defects in Miniature Pigs. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15041311. [PMID: 35207844 PMCID: PMC8875781 DOI: 10.3390/ma15041311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Adipose tissue is composed mostly of adipocytes that are in contact with capillaries. By using a ceiling culture method based on buoyancy, lipid-free fibroblast-like cells, also known as dedifferentiated fat (DFAT) cells, can be separated from mature adipocytes with a large single lipid droplet. DFAT cells can re-establish their active proliferation ability and transdifferentiate into various cell types under appropriate culture conditions. Herein, we sought to compare the regenerative potential of collagen matrix alone (control) with autologous DFAT cell-loaded collagen matrix transplantation in adult miniature pigs (microminipigs; MMPs). We established and transplanted DFAT cells into inflammation-inducing periodontal class II furcation defects. At 12 weeks after cell transplantation, a marked attachment gain was observed based on the clinical parameters of probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL). Additionally, micro computed tomography (CT) revealed hard tissue formation in furcation defects of the second premolar. The cemento-enamel junction and alveolar bone crest distance was significantly shorter following transplantation. Moreover, newly formed cellular cementum, well-oriented periodontal ligament-like fibers, and alveolar bone formation were observed via histological analysis. No teratomas were found in the internal organs of recipient MMPs. Taken together, these findings suggest that DFAT cells can safely enhance periodontal tissue regeneration.
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Ide Y, Nakahara T, Fukada T, Nasu M. Local Irradiation of Mouse Tooth Germ Gives Insight into the Direct Effects of Irradiation on Root Development. Radiat Res 2021; 196:602-610. [PMID: 34388821 DOI: 10.1667/rade-20-00081.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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To elucidate the mechanism underlying the failure of root formation after irradiation, we established a method of local irradiation of the molar tooth germ and demonstrated that radiation directly affected dental root development. In the current study, to locally irradiate the lower first molars of 5-day-old C57BL/6J mice, we used lead glass containing a hole as a collimator. We confirmed that our local irradiation method targeted only the tooth germ. The irradiated root was immature in terms of apical growth, and dentin formation was irregular along the outside of the root apices. Moreover, calcified tissue apically surrounded Hertwig's epithelial root sheath, which disappeared abnormally early. This method using a local irradiation experimental model will facilitate research into radiation-induced disorders of dental root formation.
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- Yoshiaki Ide
- Department of Anatomy, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo.,Department of Developmental and Regenerative Dentistry, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo
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- Department of Developmental and Regenerative Dentistry, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo
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- Department of Pharmacology, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo
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- Research Center for Odontology, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo
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Ma Z, Zhou M, Wang L, Cheng Q, Hong J. Establishment of Pulp Damage Repair Models in Miniature Pigs Using Diode Lasers. PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 2021; 39:369-377. [PMID: 33885356 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2020.4959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Objective: To establish a controlled pulp damage repair model in miniature pigs by using a diode laser. Background: Laser is a novel kind of controllable energy, and it is widely used in dentistry. Methods: The premolars of four 24- to 28-month-old miniature pigs were divided into three laser groups, according to the output powers of a diode laser, and the nonirradiated first molars acted as controls. The teeth in laser groups were irradiated under three parameters (output powers 1.5, 2.5, 4 W, continuous wave, frequency 50 Hz for 60 sec). The dental and gingival morphology was observed at 0, 7, 14, and 21 days after laser irradiation. The animals were sacrificed for qualitative and quantitative pulp histopathological analysis. Results: The three laser groups present no seriously irreversible dental and gingival damage. In the 1.5-W group, dental pulp exhibited angiectasis and hyperemia with no inflammation, and did not significantly differ with the control groups at 21 days (p > 0.05). In the 2.5-W group, pulpal inflammation was highest at 7 days and then decreased significantly at 21 days, and the tissue repair appeared at 14 days (p < 0.05). In the 4-W group, pulpal inflammation was significantly highest at 7 days, with an increase in the degree of tissue repair (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The output power of 1.5 W developed a reversible pulpitis model; the output powers of 2.5 and 4 W within 7 days led to the development of irreversible pulpitis models, which proceeded as chronic pulpitis with obvious tissue repair.
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- Zhifei Ma
- Stomatology Special Consultation Clinic, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.,Department of Second Dental Clinic, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oral Pathology, and Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.,Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Stomatology Special Consultation Clinic, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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Antemortem domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) dental pathology literature is sparse. This observational descriptive study evaluated 23 client-owned pigs that while sedated/anesthetized for routine annual care had intraoral dental radiographs and an oral examination performed. Age, gender, weight, and breed for each pig were recorded. Oral examination and radiographic findings were reviewed to create a comprehensive list of dental abnormalities identified. Descriptive statistics were performed to summarize the data. The study population included 14 castrated males and 20 Vietnamese pot-bellied mini-pigs. The median age was 3 years (range 2-12 years), and the median weight was 39 kg (range 11-140 kg). The most common finding was missing teeth (21/23 pigs); the first premolar tooth was the most likely to be absent (64/106 missing teeth). Periodontal disease was common (20/23 pigs). Advanced stages primarily affected the first molar teeth frequently in the form of a mucogingival defect. Supernumerary roots were discovered on the maxillary canine teeth in female pigs only (10/25 teeth with supernumerary roots). The most common persistent deciduous tooth was the maxillary second incisor (15/19 persistent deciduous teeth). Non-age or gender related open apices were most likely associated with mandibular first and second incisor teeth (26/96 teeth with open apices). Tooth resorption was also identified (7/23 pigs). The study findings prove that pet pigs commonly have dental pathology; therefore, thorough oral examinations with intraoral radiographs should be included in porcine routine health care regimens.
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- Margaret A Smith
- Department of Clinical Sciences, 70722Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, 70722Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, 70722Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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Ten Years of Micro-CT in Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Literature Overview. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10124328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) is a consolidated imaging technology allowing non-destructive three-dimensional (3D) qualitative and quantitative analysis by the observation of microstructures with high resolution. This paper aims at delivering a structured overview of literature about studies performed using micro-CT in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery (MFS) by analyzing the entire set of articles to portray the state of the art of the last ten years of scientific publications on the topic. It draws the scenario focusing on biomaterials, in vitro and in/ex vivo applications, bone structure analysis, and tissue engineering. It confirms the relevance of the micro-CT analysis for traditional research applications and mainly in dentistry with respect to MFS. Possible developments are discussed in relation to the use of the micro-CT combined with other, traditional, and not, techniques and technologies, as the elaboration of 3D models based on micro-CT images and emerging numerical methods. Micro-CT results contribute effectively with whose ones obtained from other techniques in an integrated multimethod approach and for multidisciplinary studies, opening new possibilities and potential opportunities for the next decades of developments.
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卢 婷, 郑 颖, 杨 海, 吴 补, 熊 君, 黄 呈, 潘 育, 黎 美, 何 菲, 熊 符. [Structural characteristics of the deciduous teeth of Tibetan miniature pigs]. NAN FANG YI KE DA XUE XUE BAO = JOURNAL OF SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 2019; 39:1113-1117. [PMID: 31640964 PMCID: PMC8888271 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2019.09.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the histological structure of the deciduous teeth and the tooth germs of Tibetan miniature pigs for studies of dental tissue diseases and tooth regeneration. METHODS The structure of the deciduous teeth of Tibetan miniature pigs was observed by X-ray. The ultrastructure of the enamel and dentin of deciduous teeth was characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The jaws and teeth were three-dimensionally reconstructed using Mimics software based on Micro-CT scanning of the deciduous teeth. Image J software was used to calculate the gray value and the mineralization density of the deciduous teeth. Hisotological structure of the tooth germ and the pulp tissue of Tibetan miniature pigs was observed using HE staining. RESULTS The deciduous teeth of Tibetan miniature pigs were composed of enamel, dentin and medullary pulp tissue. The permanent tooth germ were formed during the deciduous dentition. The enamel and dentin ultrastructure of deciduous teeth were consistent with that of human deciduous teeth. The enamel and dentin mineralization densities were 2.47±0.09 g/cm3 and 1.72±0.07 g/cm3, respectively. The pathological structures of tooth germ and pulp tissue were similar to those of human teeth, and the pulp tissue of the deciduous teeth was in an undifferentiated state. CONCLUSIONS The deciduous teeth of Tibetan miniature pig have similar anatomy, ultrastructure and histopathological structure to human teeth and can serve as a good animal model for studying human dental tissue diseases and the mechanisms of tooth regeneration.
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- 婷 卢
- 南方医科大学口腔医学院,南方医院国家重点专科牙体牙髓病科,广东 广州 510515School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University; Department of Endodontics, National Key Specialty of Endodontics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学 基础医学院,广东 广州 510515School of Basic Medical Science, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学 实验动物中心,广东 广州 510515Department of Laboratory Animal Center, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学口腔医学院,南方医院国家重点专科牙体牙髓病科,广东 广州 510515School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University; Department of Endodontics, National Key Specialty of Endodontics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学 南方医科大学珠江医院检验医学部,广东 广州 510280Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- 南方医科大学 基础医学院,广东 广州 510515School of Basic Medical Science, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学口腔医学院,南方医院国家重点专科牙体牙髓病科,广东 广州 510515School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University; Department of Endodontics, National Key Specialty of Endodontics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学 基础医学院,广东 广州 510515School of Basic Medical Science, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学 基础医学院,广东 广州 510515School of Basic Medical Science, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学 基础医学院,广东 广州 510515School of Basic Medical Science, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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Li X, Pedano MS, Camargo B, Hauben E, De Vleeschauwer S, Chen Z, De Munck J, Vandamme K, Van Landuyt K, Van Meerbeek B. Experimental tricalcium silicate cement induces reparative dentinogenesis. Dent Mater 2018; 34:1410-1423. [PMID: 29941352 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2018.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To overcome shortcomings of hydraulic calcium-silicate cements (hCSCs), an experimental tricalcium silicate (TCS) cement, named 'TCS 50', was developed. In vitro research showed that TCS 50 played no negative effect on the viability and proliferation of human dental pulp cells, and it induced cell odontogenic differentiation. The objective was to evaluate the pulpal repair potential of TCS 50 applied onto exposed minipig pulps. METHODS Twenty permanent teeth from three minipigs were mechanically exposed and capped using TCS 50; half of the teeth were scheduled for 7-day and the other half for 70-day examination (n=10). Commercial hCSCs ProRoot MTA and TheraCal LC were tested as references (n=8). Tooth discoloration was examined visually. After animal sacrifice, the teeth were scanned using micro-computed tomography; inflammatory response at day 7 and day 70, mineralized tissue formation at day 70 were assessed histologically. RESULTS Up to 70 days, TCS 50 induced no discoloration, ProRoot MTA generated gray/black discoloration in all teeth. For TCS 50, 40.0% pulps exhibited a mild/moderate inflammation at day 7. No inflammation was detected and complete reparative dentin with tubular structures was formed in all pulps after 70 days. ProRoot MTA induced a similar response, TheraCal LC generated a less favorable response in terms of initial inflammation and reparative dentin formation; however, these differences were not significant (Chi-square test of independence: p>0.05). SIGNIFICANCE TCS 50 induced reparative dentinogenesis in minipig pulps. It can be considered as a promising pulp-capping agent, also for aesthetic areas.
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- Xin Li
- KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Department of Oral Health Sciences, BIOMAT & UZ Leuven (University Hospitals Leuven), Dentistry, Leuven, Belgium; Wuhan University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Ministry of Education, The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Wuhan, PR China
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- KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Department of Oral Health Sciences, BIOMAT & UZ Leuven (University Hospitals Leuven), Dentistry, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Department of Oral Health Sciences, BIOMAT & UZ Leuven (University Hospitals Leuven), Dentistry, Leuven, Belgium; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Nuclear Engineering Program, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Pathology, UZ Leuven & Department of Imaging and Pathology, Translational Cell and Tissue Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Wuhan University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Ministry of Education, The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Wuhan, PR China
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- KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Department of Oral Health Sciences, BIOMAT & UZ Leuven (University Hospitals Leuven), Dentistry, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Department of Oral Health Sciences, BIOMAT & UZ Leuven (University Hospitals Leuven), Dentistry, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Department of Oral Health Sciences, BIOMAT & UZ Leuven (University Hospitals Leuven), Dentistry, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Department of Oral Health Sciences, BIOMAT & UZ Leuven (University Hospitals Leuven), Dentistry, Leuven, Belgium.
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Stover KK, Sidote J, Williams SH. An ontogenetic perspective on symphyseal fusion, occlusion and mandibular loading in alpacas (Vicugna pacos). ZOOLOGY 2017; 124:95-105. [PMID: 28811168 DOI: 10.1016/j.zool.2017.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2016] [Revised: 06/08/2017] [Accepted: 06/08/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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A primary hypothesis for the evolution of mandibular symphyseal fusion in some mammals is that it functions to resist loads incurred during routine mastication. Anecdotal support for this hypothesis is based on the fact that when the symphysis fuses, it typically does so early during postnatal ontogeny prior to or around the time of weaning. However, little is known about the process of fusion, particularly relative to feeding behaviors and the dynamics of mastication, including occlusion and masticatory loading. In the present study, we investigate the timing and process of symphyseal fusion in alpacas (Vicugna pacos) in the context of maturation of the oral apparatus and oral behavior. We also report on in vivo strains from the symphysis and corpus in young alpacas prior to and following full fusion and M1 occlusion. Results show that fusion begins rostrally by 1 month and is complete by 6-7 months whereas all deciduous premolars and M1 come into occlusion by 6 months. Although symphyseal loading patterns are maintained throughout ontogeny, in young alpacas symphyseal strain magnitudes are low compared with adults but corpus strain magnitudes are comparable to those found in adults. Reduced symphyseal loading in young individuals is contrary to what might be predicted given that the symphysis is still fusing. When considered in light of the development of occlusion and rumination, strain magnitudes may be necessarily low and reflect an overall delay in the maturation of masticatory dynamics.
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- Kristin K Stover
- Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University, 228 Irvine Hall, Athens, OH 45701, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University, 228 Irvine Hall, Athens, OH 45701, USA.
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Nakahara T, Tominaga N, Toyomura J, Tachibana T, Ide Y, Ishikawa H. Isolation and characterization of embryonic ameloblast lineage cells derived from tooth buds of fetal miniature swine. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2015; 52:445-53. [PMID: 26698579 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-015-9987-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 11/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Dental enamel formation, known as "amelogenesis," is initiated by cytodifferentiation of the ectodermally derived dental epithelium. Enamel cannot regenerate itself because once it is completely formed, ameloblasts are lost as the tooth erupts. Rodent teeth have been useful for studying the mechanisms of amelogenesis because ameloblast cell lines can be derived from the ever-growing incisors. However, higher mammals such as humans have no growing teeth, and cell lines derived from larger animals that are more similar to humans are required for higher fidelity studies. Here, we isolated embryonic enamel epithelium-derived epithelial cells from fetal swine. The explant culture of the developing deciduous molars that had been removed from the dental papilla-derived mesenchymal tissue and cells inside the tooth buds provided the epithelial cell population for the primary culture. To isolate the cell population, we performed a unique cell isolation technique called cell fishing. The isolated cells showed clear embryonic-stage ameloblast characteristics with appropriate gene/protein expressions of enamel matrix and proteinases, abundant glycogen pools, and secretory granular materials. They could be continuously subcultured several times and are presently being maintained. This cell population will facilitate the establishment of a stable cell line and allow us to characterize the definitive phenotype and functional behavior of porcine ameloblasts, which, in turn, promises to yield useful and practical findings that are more relevant than those provided by rodent studies. Finally, analysis of in vitro enamel formation will be important for engineering "bio-enamel" as a new dental therapy to restore enamel defects.
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- Taka Nakahara
- Department of Developmental and Regenerative Dentistry, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University, 1-9-20 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8159, Japan.
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- Department of Developmental and Regenerative Dentistry, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University, 1-9-20 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8159, Japan
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- Department of NDU Life Sciences, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University, 1-9-20, Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8159, Japan
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- Division of Fine Morphology, Core Research Facilities, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8, Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0082, Japan
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- Department of Developmental and Regenerative Dentistry, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University, 1-9-20 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8159, Japan
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- Department of NDU Life Sciences, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University, 1-9-20, Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8159, Japan
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Lin HS, Li JD, Chen YJ, Lin CC, Lu TW, Chen MH. Comparison of measurements of mandible growth using cone beam computed tomography and its synthesized cephalograms. Biomed Eng Online 2014; 13:133. [PMID: 25208578 PMCID: PMC4177704 DOI: 10.1186/1475-925x-13-133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 08/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The current study aimed to compare the measurements of the mandible morphology using 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images with those using 2D CBCT-synthesized cephalograms; to quantify errors in measurements based on 2D synthesized cephalograms; and to clarify the effects such errors have on the description of the mandibular growth. METHODS Mandibles of six miniature pigs were scanned monthly using CBCT over 12 months and the data were used to reconstruct the 3D bone models. Five anatomical landmarks were identified on each bone model, and the inter-marker distances and monthly distance changes were calculated and taken as the gold standard. Synthetic 2D cephalograms were also generated for each bone model using a digitally reconstructed radiography (DRR)-generation method. Errors in cephalogram measurements were determined as the differences between the calculated variables in cephalograms and the gold standard. The variations between cephalograms and the gold standard were also compared using paired t-tests. RESULTS While the inter-marker distance increases varied among the marker pairs, all marker pairs increased their inter-marker distances gradually every month, reaching 50% of the total annual increases during the fourth and fifth months, and then slowing down in the subsequent months. The 2D measurements significantly underestimated most of the inter-marker distances throughout the monitoring period, in most of the monthly inter-marker distance changes during the first four months, and in the total growth (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Significant errors exist in the measurements using 2D synthesized cephalogram, underestimating the mandibular dimensions and their monthly changes in the early stages of growth, as well as the total annual growth. These results should be considered in dental treatment planning at the beginning of the treatment in order to control more precisely the treatment process and outcome.
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- Hsien-Shu Lin
- />School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- />Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- />School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- />Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- />Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
- />Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- />Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
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Ide Y, Nakahara T, Nasu M, Ishikawa H. Cell dynamics in Hertwig's epithelial root sheath and surrounding mesenchyme in mice irradiated to the head. Oral Dis 2014; 21:232-9. [DOI: 10.1111/odi.12253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2014] [Revised: 03/22/2014] [Accepted: 04/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Y Ide
- Department of Developmental and Regenerative Dentistry; School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo; The Nippon Dental University; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Developmental and Regenerative Dentistry; School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo; The Nippon Dental University; Tokyo Japan
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- Research Center for Odontology; School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo; The Nippon Dental University; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of NDU Life Sciences; The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo; The Nippon Dental University; Tokyo Japan
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Kierdorf H, Breuer F, Richards A, Kierdorf U. Characterization of Enamel Incremental Markings and Crown Growth Parameters in Minipig Molars. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2014; 297:1935-49. [DOI: 10.1002/ar.22951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 04/09/2014] [Accepted: 04/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Horst Kierdorf
- Department of Biology; University of Hildesheim; Germany
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- Department of Biology; University of Hildesheim; Germany
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