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ArticleOpen access Macedonian journal of medical sciences2019

Preparation and Histological Study of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Bone Graft in Management of Class II Furcation Defects in Dogs.

Ahmed A Haroun, Basma Mostafa Zaki, Mahmoud Shalash, Reham A A Morsy

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Article in Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Ahmed A HarounChemical Industries Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt.
Basma Mostafa ZakiOral and Dental Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt.
Mahmoud ShalashOral and Dental Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt.
Reham A A MorsyOral and Dental Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt.
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Abstract

backgroundThe main target of periodontal disease and alveolar bone defeat treatment is the regeneration of the lost structures.

aimThis work deals with the evaluation of the effect of functionalised multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), as grafting material in the management of furcation defects created in dogs. MATERIAL AND

methodsPotential cytotoxicity of the grafting material was assessed. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) analysis after incubation of the grafting material in simulated body fluid (SBF) at pH 7.4 and 37°C for one week was done. In six healthy mongrel dogs' full-thickness mucoperiosteal flaps were raised on the buccal aspects to create two walls intrabony defects at the furcation areas. The mandibular premolar area received the grafting material. Histological evaluation was carried out at 1, 2- and 3-months' period.

resultsCytotoxicity results proved the safety of grafting material application. The prepared material exhibited good Ca-apatite crystal patterns at the surface revealed by SEM and high calcium content showed by EDX results. Good bone formation ability was also apparent histologically.

conclusionThe prepared grafting material (MWCNTs) can serve as a delivery vehicle for osteogenic cells and osteogenic growth factor proteins in the bone development process.

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Bone graftBone regenerationFurcation defectsHistological analysisMulti-walled carbon nanotubes

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PMID32010391
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