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Różycka K, Skibniewska E, Rajkowski Ł, Skibniewski M. Craniometric Characteristics of Selected Carnivora Species Kept in Captivity in Relation to Bite Force and Bending Strength of the Upper Canines. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1367. [PMID: 38731371 PMCID: PMC11083096 DOI: 10.3390/ani14091367] [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: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to analyse the bite forces of seven species from three carnivore families: Canidae, Felidae, and Ursidae. The material consisted of complete, dry crania and mandibles. A total of 33 measurements were taken on each skull, mandible, temporomandibular joint, and teeth. The area of the temporalis and masseter muscles was calculated, as was the length of the arms of the forces acting on them. Based on the results, the bite force was calculated using a mathematical lever model. This study compared the estimated areas of the masticatory muscles and the bending strength of the upper canines among seven species. A strong correlation was found between cranial size and bite force. The results confirmed the hypothesis that the weight of the animal and the size of the skull have a significant effect on the bite force.
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- Katarzyna Różycka
- Department of Morphological Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159C, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Biology of Animal Environment, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Mathematical Statistics at the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, University of Warsaw, ul. Banacha 2, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Morphological Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159C, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland;
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Lee JD, Becker JI, Larkin LM, Almarza AJ, Kapila SD. Morphologic and histologic characterization of sheep and porcine TMJ as large animal models for tissue engineering applications. Clin Oral Investig 2022; 26:5019-5027. [PMID: 35359187 PMCID: PMC9276584 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04472-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Objective The aim of this study was to compare and characterize the structural and ultrastructural organization of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) between two large animal models for use in the development of tissue engineering strategies. Materials and methods Whole TMJs from sheep and pigs were evaluated with micro-computed tomography (μCT) for morphology and quantitative analyses of bone parameters. Histological examination was performed on the TMJ disc and its attachments to investigate regional distribution of collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). Results μCT analyses demonstrate higher bone mineral density (BMD) in the temporal fossa compared to the mandibular condyle in both species, with this variable being significantly higher in sheep than pig. Quantitative morphometry of the trabecular condyle reveals no statistical differences between the species. Histology demonstrates similar structural organization of collagen and elastin between species. Elastin staining was nearly twofold greater in sheep than in the pig disc. Finally, Safranin-O staining for GAGs in the TMJ disc was localized to the intermediate zone in the sheep but was absent from the porcine disc. Conclusions Our findings show some important differences in the pig and sheep TMJ μCT variables and histology and composition of the disc and discal attachment. These disparities likely reflect differences in masticatory and TMJ functional loading patterns between the two species and provide insights into large animal models towards human applications. Clinical relevance As with the established pig model, the sheep is a suitable large animal model for TMJ research such as regenerative strategies, with specific considerations for design parameters appropriate for human-analog applications.
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- Jonah D Lee
- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- Animal Care and Use Office, Office of Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA
- Center of Craniofacial Regeneration, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA
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- Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, CHS 33-089, Box 951668, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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A rabbit model to investigate temporomandibular joint osteochondral regeneration. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021; 134:20-27. [PMID: 35165066 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was 2-fold: (1) to describe the rabbit temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomy and (2) to provide a detailed, step-by-step description of a minimally invasive approach to perform a standard osteochondral TMJ defect that can be used to investigate the regenerative potential of biomaterials. STUDY DESIGN This study was performed in 2 steps. In the first, a total of 8 rabbit carcasses (n = 16 joints) were used to study the normal TMJ anatomy and histology to develop a minimally invasive approach to access the articulating surface of the condyle to perform a standard osteochondral defect. In the second, the surgical procedure was performed in 10 live animals to evaluate the feasibility of the model and to evaluate the regenerative potential of a biodegradable light-cured hydrogel seeded with stem cells (results not shown). RESULTS The cartilage of the mandibular condyle showed 4 layers: fibrous, proliferative, hypertrophic, and a zone of calcified cartilage. Positive safranin O staining was observed in the cartilage. The mean duration of the procedure (from incision to last stitch) was 35.5 (±9.21) minutes. All animals survived the procedures without any major complications. CONCLUSIONS This animal model represents an easy and nonmorbid surgical approach to rabbit TMJ.
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Phero A, Ferrari LF, Taylor NE. A novel rat model of temporomandibular disorder with improved face and construct validities. Life Sci 2021; 286:120023. [PMID: 34626607 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.120023] [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: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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AIMS Temporomandibular disorders are a cluster of orofacial conditions that are characterized by pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding muscles/tissues. Animal models of painful temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) are valuable tools to investigate the mechanisms responsible for symptomatic temporomandibular joint and associated structures disorders. We tested the hypothesis that a predisposing and a precipitating factor are required to produce painful TMD in rats, using the ratgnawmeter, a device that determines temporomandibular pain based on the time taken for the rat to chew through two obstacles. MATERIALS AND METHODS Increased time in the ratgnawmeter correlated with nociceptive behaviors produced by TMJ injection of formalin (2.5%), confirming chewing time as an index of painful TMD. Rats exposed only to predisposing factors, carrageenan-induced TMJ inflammation or sustained inhibition of the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) enzyme by OR-486, showed no changes in chewing time. However, when combined with a precipitating event, i.e., exaggerated mouth opening produced by daily 1-h jaw extension for 7 consecutive days, robust function impairment was produced. KEY FINDINGS These results validate the ratgnawmeter as an efficient method to evaluate functional TMD pain by evaluating chewing time, and this protocol as a model with face and construct validities to investigate symptomatic TMD mechanisms. SIGNIFICANCE This study suggests that a predisposition factor must be present in order for an insult to the temporomandibular system to produce painful dysfunction. The need for a combined contribution of these factors might explain why not all patients experiencing traumatic events, such as exaggerated mouth opening, develop TMDs.
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- Anthony Phero
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, 383 Colorow Dr., Research Park, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, 383 Colorow Dr., Research Park, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States of America.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, 30 North 1900 East, SOM 3C444, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-2304, United States of America.
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Fast and accurate protocol for histology and immunohistochemistry reactions in temporomandibular joint of rats. Arch Oral Biol 2021; 126:105115. [PMID: 33819835 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2021.105115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Propose a standard, fast and accurate protocol for the processing of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of adults' rats for histology and immunohistochemistry reactions. DESIGN Wistar male rats were perfused with paraformaldehyde (4 %). The heads were fixed in formaldehyde 10 % solution for 48 h. After that, the heads were sectioned in a sagittal plane and fixed for plus 48 h. Decalcification was performed using 20 % formic acid for 96 h and delimitation of TMJ area was done. Detailed methodology to a standard extraction and processing of TMJ to histological sections is described. Different buffers, equipment, temperature and time were tested to optimize immunostaining. Morphological preservation and antigenicity were evaluated by hematoxylin and eosin staining and immunohistochemistry reaction. RESULTS The current findings demonstrated that TMJ fixed in 10 % formaldehyde and decalcified in 20 % formic acid optimized decalcification processing time with preservation of cell morphology. Antigen retrieval with citrate buffer in pressure cooker (2 min at 100 °C and 5 min at room temperature) demonstrated the best protocol to preservation of the structures of TMJ. CONCLUSIONS This work demonstrates in detail a methodology of a fast and accurate TMJ processing for histology and immunohistochemistry reactions that guarantee tissue integrity and quality of staining.
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Chin AR, Almarza AJ. Trueness of Fit of Biphasic Transversely Isotropic Parameters Model in the Porcine Temporomandibular Joint Disc and Mandibular Condylar Cartilage and Regional Dependence. J Biomech Eng 2020; 142:1082626. [PMID: 32291443 DOI: 10.1115/1.4046922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMDs) are not well understood and the mechanical differences between the regions of the mandibular condylar cartilage (MCC) and the TMJ disc have not been thoroughly compared. As of now, there are no commercially available regenerative therapies for the TMJ. Elucidating the mechanical properties of these two structures of the articulating joint will help future efforts in developing tissue engineering treatments of the TMJ. In this study, we evaluate the compressive properties of the porcine disc and mandibular condylar cartilage by performing unconfined compression at 10% strain with 4.5%/min strain rate. Punches (4 mm biopsy) from both tissues were taken from five different regions of both the MCC and TMJ: anterior, posterior, lateral, medial, and central. Previously, theoretical models of compression in the porcine tissue did not fit the whole ramp-relaxation behavior. Thus, the data stress-relaxation was fitted to the biphasic transversely isotropic model, for both the TMJ disc and cartilage. From the results found in the disc, it was found that the posterior region had the highest values in multiple viscoelastic parameters when compared to the other regions. The mandibular condylar cartilage was only found to be significantly different in the transverse modulus between the posterior and lateral regions. Both the TMJ disc and MCC had similar magnitudes of values (for the modulus and other corresponding compressive properties) and behavior under this testing modality.
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- Adam R Chin
- Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
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- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261; Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261; Center of Craniofacial Regeneration, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261; McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
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Yotsuya M, Iriarte-Diaz J, A Reed D. Temporomandibular Joint Hypofunction Secondary to Unilateral Partial Discectomy Attenuates Degeneration in Murine Mandibular Condylar Cartilage. THE BULLETIN OF TOKYO DENTAL COLLEGE 2020; 61:9-19. [PMID: 32101827 DOI: 10.2209/tdcpublication.2019-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Mechanical overloading of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) promotes both the initiation and progression of TMJ osteoarthritis (OA). New preclinical animal models are needed for the evaluation of the molecular basis of cellular load transmission. This would allow a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms of TMJ-OA pain and disability, and help identify new therapeutics for its early diagnosis and management. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of mechanical loading in the progression of TMJ-OA in surgical instability arising from unilateral partial discectomy (UPD) in a murine model. In the theoretical modelling employed, lower joint reaction forces were observed on the chewing (working) side of the TMJ in the murine craniomandibular musculoskeletal system. Hypofunction was induced secondary to UPD through surgically manipulating the working side using an unopposed molar model. When the working side was restricted to the same side as that on which UPD was performed, late-stage degeneration of the cartilage showed a significant reduction (p<0.05), with diminished fibrillation and erosion of the articular cartilage, cell clustering, and hypocellularity. Condylar remodelling and proteolysis of proteoglycans were less affected. Thus, select and specific late-stage changes in TMJ-OA were contextually linked with the local mechanical environment of the joint. These data underscore the value of the UPD mouse model in studying mechanobiological pathways activated during TMJ-OA, and suggest that therapeutically targeting mechanobiological stimuli is an effective strategy in improving long-term biological, clinical, and patient-based outcomes.
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- Mamoru Yotsuya
- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago.,Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Tokyo Dental College
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- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago
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Hakim MA, Guastaldi FPS, Liapaki A, Ahn DY, Mueller ML, Troulis MJ, McCain JP. In vivo investigation of temporomandibular joint regeneration: development of a mouse model. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 49:940-944. [PMID: 31926823 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2019.12.003] [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: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction is traditionally invasive. Several investigators have developed animal models, including mouse models, to study the TMJ. However, there are no detailed descriptions of a mouse model to be followed for additional research. The goal of this project was to study minimally invasive TMJ regeneration using tissue engineering in mice. As part of the project, a detailed mouse model was developed, which is described in this article. Eight carcasses were used to study the anatomy of the TMJ of the mouse and 36 mice were used to describe the surgical approach and perioperative management. The study showed similarities and differences when compared to humans. One mouse died suddenly 10 days postoperatively, while 35 mice survived the operation. Keratitis and wound dehiscence were the most common complications. Investigators reviewing this paper should be able to use this mouse model to further study TMJ regeneration in mice.
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- M A Hakim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- David Grant USAF Medical Center, United States Air Force, Fairfield, CA, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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Morel M, Ruscitto A, Pylawka S, Reeve G, Embree MC. Extracellular matrix turnover and inflammation in chemically-induced TMJ arthritis mouse models. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0223244. [PMID: 31603905 PMCID: PMC6788689 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a fibrocartilaginous tissue critical for chewing and speaking. In patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), permanent tissue loss can occur. Recapitulating the complexity of TMDs in animal models is difficult, yet critical for the advent of new therapies. Synovial fluid from diseased human samples revealed elevated levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha). Here, we propose to recapitulate these findings in mice by subjecting murine TMJs with TNF-alpha or CFA (Complete Freund’s Adjuvant) in mandibular condyle explant cultures and by local delivery in vivo using TMJ intra-articular injections. Both TNF-alpha and CFA delivery to whole mandibular explants and in vivo increased extracellular matrix deposition and increased cartilage thickness, while TNF-alpha treated explants had increased expression of inflammatory cytokines and degradative enzymes. Moreover, the application of TNF-alpha or CFA in both models reduced cell number. CFA delivery in vivo caused soft tissue inflammation, including pannus formation. Our work provides two methods of chemically induced TMJ inflammatory arthritis through a condyle explant model and intra-articular injection model that replicate findings seen in synovial fluid of human patients, which can be used for further studies delineating the mechanisms underlying TMJ pathology.
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- Mallory Morel
- TMJ Biology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, United States of America
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- TMJ Biology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, United States of America
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- TMJ Biology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, United States of America
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- TMJ Biology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, United States of America
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Acri TM, Shin K, Seol D, Laird NZ, Song I, Geary SM, Chakka JL, Martin JA, Salem AK. Tissue Engineering for the Temporomandibular Joint. Adv Healthc Mater 2019; 8:e1801236. [PMID: 30556348 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201801236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Revised: 11/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Tissue engineering potentially offers new treatments for disorders of the temporomandibular joint which frequently afflict patients. Damage or disease in this area adversely affects masticatory function and speaking, reducing patients' quality of life. Effective treatment options for patients suffering from severe temporomandibular joint disorders are in high demand because surgical options are restricted to removal of damaged tissue or complete replacement of the joint with prosthetics. Tissue engineering approaches for the temporomandibular joint are a promising alternative to the limited clinical treatment options. However, tissue engineering is still a developing field and only in its formative years for the temporomandibular joint. This review outlines the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the temporomandibular joint, clinical management of temporomandibular joint disorder, and current perspectives in the tissue engineering approach for the temporomandibular joint disorder. The tissue engineering perspectives have been categorized according to the primary structures of the temporomandibular joint: the disc, the mandibular condyle, and the glenoid fossa. In each section, contemporary approaches in cellularization, growth factor selection, and scaffold fabrication strategies are reviewed in detail along with their achievements and challenges.
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- Timothy M. Acri
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics; College of Pharmacy; University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 52242 USA
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- Department of Orthodontics; College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics; University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 52242 USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Carver College of Medicine; University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 52242 USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics; College of Pharmacy; University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 52242 USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Carver College of Medicine; University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 52242 USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics; College of Pharmacy; University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 52242 USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics; College of Pharmacy; University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 52242 USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Carver College of Medicine; University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 52242 USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics; College of Pharmacy; University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa 52242 USA
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Regenerative Potential of Various Soft Polymeric Scaffolds in the Temporomandibular Joint Condyle. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 76:2019-2026. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2018.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2017] [Revised: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 02/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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El Qashty RMN, Mohamed NN, Radwan LRS, Ibrahim FMM. Effect of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells on healing of temporomandibular joints in rats with induced rheumatoid arthritis. Eur J Oral Sci 2018; 126:272-281. [PMID: 29952027 DOI: 10.1111/eos.12533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The healing capacity of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) has been evaluated in various studies. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of BMMSCs on the healing of temporomandibular joints (TMJs) with induced rheumatoid arthritis. Fifty healthy male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into three groups: group I (n = 10), negative control; group II (n = 20), positive control (induction of arthritis by adjuvant followed by intravenous injection of 0.1 ml of PBS); and group III (n = 20), intervention (as for group II but injected intravenously with 1 × 106 cells ml-1 of BMMSCs suspended in PBS). Half of the rats in each group were euthanized 3 wk after the start of the experiment and the other half was euthanized after 5 wk. Group I revealed normal TMJ features. Group II showed thickening of disc, thinning of cartilage, disordered bone trabeculae, and decreased in mean % area staining positive of collagen fibers at 3 wk, while at 5 wk these effects were more aggravated. Group III showed nearly normal thickness of disc and condylar cartilage, nearly normal arrangement of bone trabeculae and regenerated collagen fibers at 3 wk, while after 5 wk the TMJ features were almost normal. Two-way anova revealed statistically significant differences between groups. Thus, treatment of induced rheumatoid arthritis with BMMSCs shows promising results that need to be further investigated in humans.
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- Rana M N El Qashty
- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.,Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa, Egypt
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- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Almarza AJ, Brown BN, Arzi B, Ângelo DF, Chung W, Badylak SF, Detamore M. Preclinical Animal Models for Temporomandibular Joint Tissue Engineering. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2018; 24:171-178. [PMID: 29121815 PMCID: PMC5994143 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2017.0341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 10/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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There is a paucity of in vivo studies that investigate the safety and efficacy of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) tissue regeneration approaches, in part due to the lack of established animal models. Review of disease models for study of TMJ is presented herein with an attempt to identify relevant preclinical animal models for TMJ tissue engineering, with emphasis on the disc and condyle. Although degenerative joint disease models have been mainly performed on mice, rats, and rabbits, preclinical regeneration approaches must employ larger animal species. There remains controversy regarding the preferred choice of larger animal models between the farm pig, minipig, goat, sheep, and dog. The advantages of the pig and minipig include their well characterized anatomy, physiology, and tissue properties. The advantages of the sheep and goat are their easier surgical access, low cost per animal, and its high tissue availability. The advantage of the dog is that the joint space is confined, so migration of interpositional devices should be less likely. However, each species has limitations as well. For example, the farm pig has continuous growth until about 18 months of age, and difficult surgical access due to the zygomatic arch covering the lateral aspect of joint. The minipig is not widely available and somewhat costly. The sheep and the goat are herbivores, and their TMJs mainly function in translation. The dog is a carnivore, and the TMJ is a hinge joint that can only rotate. Although no species provides the gold standard for all preclinical TMJ tissue engineering approaches, the goat and sheep have emerged as the leading options, with the minipig as the choice when cost is less of a limitation; and with the dog and farm pig serving as acceptable alternatives. Finally, naturally occurring TMJ disorders in domestic species may be harnessed on a preclinical trial basis as a clinically relevant platform for translation.
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- Alejandro J. Almarza
- Department of Oral Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Center for Craniofacial Regeneration, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, California
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- Stomatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Department of Surgery, McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
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Helgeland E, Shanbhag S, Pedersen TO, Mustafa K, Rosén A. Scaffold-Based Temporomandibular Joint Tissue Regeneration in Experimental Animal Models: A Systematic Review. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART B-REVIEWS 2018; 24:300-316. [PMID: 29400140 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2017.0429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Reconstruction of degenerated temporomandibular joint (TMJ) structures remains a clinical challenge. Tissue engineering (TE) is a promising alternative to current treatment options, where the TMJ is either left without functional components, or replaced with autogenous, allogeneic, or synthetic grafts. The objective of this systematic review was to answer the focused question: in experimental animal models, does the implantation of biomaterial scaffolds loaded with cells and/or growth factors (GFs) enhance regeneration of the discal or osteochondral TMJ tissues, compared with scaffolds alone, without cells, or GFs? Following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines, electronic databases were searched for relevant controlled preclinical in vivo studies. Thirty studies reporting TMJ TE strategies in both small (rodents, rabbits; n = 25) and large animals (dogs, sheep, goats; n = 5) reporting histological and/or radiographic outcomes were included. Twelve studies reported ectopic (subcutaneous) implantation models in rodents, whereas 18 studies reported orthotopic, surgically induced defect models in large animals. On average, studies presented with an unclear-to-high risk of bias. In most studies, mesenchymal stem cells or chondrocytes were used in combination with either natural or synthetic polymer scaffolds, aiming for either TMJ disc or condyle regeneration. In summary, the overall preclinical evidence (ectopic [n = 6] and orthotopic TMJ models [n = 6]) indicate that addition of chondrogenic and/or osteogenic cells to biomaterial scaffolds enhances the potential for TMJ tissue regeneration. Standardization of animal models and quantitative outcome evaluations (biomechanical, biochemical, histomorphometric, and radiographic) in future studies, would allow more reliable comparisons and increase the validity of the results.
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- Espen Helgeland
- 1 Department of Clinical Dentistry, Center for Clinical Dental Research, University of Bergen , Bergen, Norway
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- 1 Department of Clinical Dentistry, Center for Clinical Dental Research, University of Bergen , Bergen, Norway
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- 1 Department of Clinical Dentistry, Center for Clinical Dental Research, University of Bergen , Bergen, Norway .,2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital , Bergen, Norway
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- 1 Department of Clinical Dentistry, Center for Clinical Dental Research, University of Bergen , Bergen, Norway
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- 1 Department of Clinical Dentistry, Center for Clinical Dental Research, University of Bergen , Bergen, Norway .,2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital , Bergen, Norway
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Salash JR, Hossameldin RH, Almarza AJ, Chou JC, McCain JP, Mercuri LG, Wolford LM, Detamore MS. Potential Indications for Tissue Engineering in Temporomandibular Joint Surgery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015; 74:705-11. [PMID: 26687154 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2015.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2015] [Revised: 11/05/2015] [Accepted: 11/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Musculoskeletal tissue engineering has advanced to the stage where it has the capability to engineer temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomic components. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of literature identifying specific indications for the use of TMJ tissue engineering solutions. The objective of this study was to establish an initial set of indications and contraindications for the use of engineered tissues for replacement of TMJ anatomic components. FINDINGS There was consensus among the authors that the management of patients requiring TMJ reconstruction as the result of 1) irreparable condylar trauma, 2) developmental or acquired TMJ pathology in skeletally immature patients, 3) hyperplasia, and 4) documented metal hypersensitivities could be indications for bioengineered condyle and ramus TMJ components. There was consensus that Wilkes stage III internal derangement might be an indication for use of a bioengineered TMJ disc or possibly even a disc-like bioengineered "fossa liner." However, there was some controversy as to whether TMJ arthritic disease (e.g., osteoarthritis) and reconstruction after failed alloplastic devices should be indications. Further research is required to determine whether tissue-engineered TMJ components could be a viable option for such cases. Contraindications for the use of bioengineered TMJ components could include patients with TMJ disorders and multiple failed surgeries, parafunctional oral habits, persistent TMJ infection, TMJ rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosis unless the underlying pathology can be resolved. CONCLUSIONS Biomedical engineers must appreciate the specific indications that might warrant TMJ bioengineered structures, so that they avoid developing technologies in search of problems that might not exist for patients and clinicians. Instead, they should focus on identifying and understanding the problems that need resolution and then tailor technologies to address those specific situations. The aforementioned indications and contraindications are designed to serve as a guide to the next generation of tissue engineers in their strategic development of technologies to address specific clinical issues.
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- Jean R Salash
- Graduate Student, Bioengineering Graduate Program, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
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- Oral Surgeon, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Oral Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Associate Professor, Departments of Oral Biology and Bioengineering, McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Clinical Associate Professor, The Craniofacial Center of Western New York, Buffalo, NY
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- Clinical Associate Professor and Chief, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Baptist Health Systems, Miami, FL
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- Visiting Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; TMJ Concepts, Ventura, CA
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- Clinical Professor, Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Baylor College of Dentistry, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Professor, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering and Bioengineering Graduate Program, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.
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Tissue engineering of the temporomandibular joint disc: current status and future trends. Int J Artif Organs 2015; 38:55-68. [PMID: 25744198 DOI: 10.5301/ijao.5000393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Temporomandibular joint disorders are extremely prevalent and there is no ideal treatment clinically for the moment. For severe cases, a discectomy often need to be performed, which will further result in the development of osteoarthritis. In the past thirty years, tissue engineering has provided a promising approach for the effective remedy of severe TMJ disease through the creation of viable, effective, and biological functional implants. METHODS Although TMJ disc tissue engineering is still in early stage, unremitting efforts and some achievements have been made over the past decades. In this review, a comprehensive summary of the available literature on the progress and status in tissue engineering of the TMJ disc regarding cell sources, scaffolds, biochemical and biomechanical stimuli, and other prospects relative to this field is provided. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Even though research studies in this field are too few compared to other fibrocartilage (e.g., knee meniscus) and numerous, difficult tasks still exist, we believe that our ultimate goal of regenerating a biological implant whose histological, biochemical, and biomechanical properties parallel native TMJ discs for clinical therapy will be achieved in the near future.
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Henderson SE, Lowe JR, Tudares MA, Gold MS, Almarza AJ. Temporomandibular joint fibrocartilage degeneration from unilateral dental splints. Arch Oral Biol 2014; 60:1-11. [PMID: 25247778 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2014.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2014] [Revised: 08/15/2014] [Accepted: 08/30/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which altered loading in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), as might be associated with a malocclusion, drives degeneration of articulating surfaces in the TMJ. We therefore sought to quantify the effects of altered joint loading on the mechanical properties and biochemical content and distribution of TMJ fibrocartilage in the rabbit. DESIGN Altered TMJ loading was induced with a 1mm splint placed unilaterally over the maxillary and mandibular molars for 6 weeks. At that time, TMJ fibrocartilage was assessed by compression testing, biochemical content (collagen, glycosaminoglycan (GAG), DNA) and distribution (histology), for both the TMJ disc and the condylar fibrocartilage. RESULTS There were no changes in the TMJ disc for any of the parameters tested. The condylar fibrocartilage from the splinted animals was significantly stiffer and the DNA content was significantly lower than that in control animals. There was significant remodeling in the condylar fibrocartilage layers as manifested by a change in GAG and collagen II distribution and a loss of defined cell layers. CONCLUSIONS A connection between the compressive properties of TMJ condylar fibrocartilage after 6 weeks of splinting and the changes in histology was observed. These results suggest a change in joint loading leads to condylar damage, which may contribute to pain associated with at least some forms of TMJ disease.
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- Sarah E Henderson
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Oral Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Functional analysis of the rabbit temporomandibular joint using dynamic biplane imaging. J Biomech 2014; 47:1360-7. [PMID: 24594064 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.01.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2013] [Revised: 01/30/2014] [Accepted: 01/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The dynamic function of the rabbit temporomandibular joint (TMJ) was analyzed through non-invasive, three-dimensional skeletal kinematics, providing essential knowledge for understanding normal joint motion. The objective of this study was to evaluate and determine repeatable measurements of rabbit TMJ kinematics. Maximal distances, as well as paths were traced and analyzed for the incisors and for the condyle-fossa relationship. From one rabbit to another, the rotations and translations of both the incisors and the condyle relative to the fossa contained multiple clear, repeatable patterns. The slope of the superior/inferior incisor distance with respect to the rotation about the transverse axis was repeatable to 0.14 mm/deg and the right/left incisor distance with respect to the rotation about the vertical axis was repeatable to 0.03 mm/deg. The slope of the superior/inferior condylar translation with respect to the rotational movement about the transverse axis showed a consistent relationship to within 0.05 mm/deg. The maximal translations of the incisors and condyles were also consistent within and between rabbits. With an understanding of the normal mechanics of the TMJ, kinematics can be used to compare and understand TMJ injury and degeneration models.
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Landes C, Korzinskas T, Dehner JF, Santo G, Ghanaati S, Sader R. One-stage microvascular mandible reconstruction and alloplastic TMJ prosthesis. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2014; 42:28-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2013.01.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2012] [Revised: 01/11/2013] [Accepted: 01/24/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Guerrero CA, Marin D, Galvis AI. Evolución de la patología oclusal. Una revisión de la literatura. JOURNAL OF ORAL RESEARCH 2013. [DOI: 10.17126/joralres.2013.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A combined approach for the assessment of cell viability and cell functionality of human fibrochondrocytes for use in tissue engineering. PLoS One 2012; 7:e51961. [PMID: 23272194 PMCID: PMC3525587 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0051961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2012] [Accepted: 11/09/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Temporo-mandibular joint disc disorders are highly prevalent in adult populations. Autologous chondrocyte implantation is a well-established method for the treatment of several chondral defects. However, very few studies have been carried out using human fibrous chondrocytes from the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ). One of the main drawbacks associated to chondrocyte cell culture is the possibility that chondrocyte cells kept in culture tend to de-differentiate and to lose cell viability under in in-vitro conditions. In this work, we have isolated human temporo-mandibular joint fibrochondrocytes (TMJF) from human disc and we have used a highly-sensitive technique to determine cell viability, cell proliferation and gene expression of nine consecutive cell passages to determine the most appropriate cell passage for use in tissue engineering and future clinical use. Our results revealed that the most potentially viable and functional cell passages were P5–P6, in which an adequate equilibrium between cell viability and the capability to synthesize all major extracellular matrix components exists. The combined action of pro-apoptotic (TRAF5, PHLDA1) and anti-apoptotic genes (SON, HTT, FAIM2) may explain the differential cell viability levels that we found in this study. These results suggest that TMJF should be used at P5–P6 for cell therapy protocols.
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The debate continues surrounding the use of disc removal (discectomy) as the primary surgical treatment for patients suffering from severe temporomandibular joint disorders. Furthermore, the effectiveness of pre-clinical animal models for predicting the response of the joint to discectomy in humans remains uncertain. This review compares the results of animal models with the most recent clinical findings while also focusing on investigations that use imaging as an assessment tool. After a review of the literature from well-established animal studies to clinical findings, it was found that the results of animal models for discectomy corresponded to the clinical findings seen in patients. Overall, there is adaptive remodeling or degeneration of the TMJ following discectomy. Additionally, there is some reduction in pain but with various amounts of dysfunction remaining following disc removal. Noteworthy, in the most recent clinical studies, imaging was not used as an outcome to assess the success of discectomy at preventing further joint degeneration.
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- C.K. Hagandora
- Department of Oral Biology, Department of Bioengineering, School of Dental Medicine, Center for Craniofacial Regeneration, McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, Department of Bioengineering, School of Dental Medicine, Center for Craniofacial Regeneration, McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
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