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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2020

Osteogenic Potential of Bovine Bone Graft in Combination with Laser Photobiomodulation: An Ex Vivo Demonstrative Study in Wistar Rats by Cross-Linked Studies Based on Synchrotron Microtomography and Histology.

Ruxandra Elena Luca, Alessandra Giuliani, Adrian Mănescu, Rodica Heredea, Bogdan Hoinoiu, George Dumitru Constantin, Virgil-Florin Duma, Carmen Darinca Todea

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers.

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8 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Ruxandra Elena LucaDepartment of Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Emergencies, School of Dental Medicine, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Alessandra GiulianiDepartment of Clinical Science, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy.
Adrian MănescuDepartment of Clinical Science, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy.
Rodica HeredeaDepartment of Microscopic Morphology/Histology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Bogdan HoinoiuDivision of Clinical Practical Skills, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
George Dumitru ConstantinDepartment of Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Emergencies, School of Dental Medicine, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Virgil-Florin Duma3OM Optomechatronics Group, Faculty of Engineering, "Aurel Vlaicu" University of Arad, 310132 Arad, Romania.
Carmen Darinca TodeaDepartment of Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Emergencies, School of Dental Medicine, "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara · ROMarche Polytechnic University · ITClinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest · ROPolytechnic University of Timişoara · RO

Funding

Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2016-0181
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAlveolar bone defects are usually the main concern when planning implant treatments for the appropriate oral rehabilitation of patients. To improve local conditions and achieve implant treatments, there are several methods used for increasing bone volume, among which one of the most successful, versatile, and effective is considered to be guided bone regeneration. The aim of this demonstrative study was to propose an innovative analysis protocol for the evaluation of the effect of photobiomodulation on the bone regeneration process, using rat calvarial defects of 5 mm in diameter, filled with xenograft, covered with collagen membrane, and then exposed to laser radiation.

methodsThe animals were sacrificed at different points in time (i.e., after 14, 21, and 30 days). Samples of identical dimensions were harvested in order to compare the results obtained after different periods of healing. The analysis was performed by cross-linking the information obtained using histology and high-resolution synchrotron-based tomography on the same samples. A comparison was made with both the negative control (NC) group (with a bone defect which was left for spontaneous healing), and the positive control (PC) group (in which the bone defects were filled with xenografts and collagen membrane without receiving laser treatment).

resultsWe demonstrated that using photobiomodulation provides a better healing effect than when receiving only the support of the biomaterial. This effect has been evident for short times treatments, i.e., during the first 14 days after surgery.

conclusionThe proposed analysis protocol was effective in detecting the presence of higher quantities of bone volumes under remodeling after photobiomodulation with respect to the exclusive bone regeneration guided by the xenograft.

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Bone TransplantationGuided Tissue RegenerationLasersLow-Level Light TherapyOsteogenesisSynchrotronsX-Ray MicrotomographyAnimalsBiopsyCattleCollagenHeterograftsImmunohistochemistryRatsCollagenbone regenerationcollage membranehistologyPhotobiomodulationsynchrotron radiation-based X-ray microtomographyxenograft

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PMCPMC7037661
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