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Comparison of routine and microwave-assisted decalcification of bone with or without teeth: A histologic study.
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- Comparative Assessment of Five Decalcification Methods for Human Dental Tissue: An Ex Vivo Laboratory Study.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Comparative histologic evaluation of teeth decalcified by conventional method versus microwave induced decalcification.Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFPArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of this study was to compare conventional and microwave-assisted decalcification of sheep bone with and without teeth and to detect any difference in tissue detail preservation, staining quality, and rate of decalcification. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn this method analysis study, twenty-four specimens consisting of 12 blocks of mandibular molars with their surrounding bone and 12 blocks of mandibular osseous tissue were allocated into two microwave or routine decalcification groups using 5% nitric or formic acid as decalcifying agents. In addition to decalcification rate, a number of variables were used to assess staining quality and tissue detail preservation which were compared between the two groups using Mann-Whitney test (
resultsTime to complete decalcification was significantly reduced in the microwave-treated samples as compared to the conventional method, regardless of the decalcifying agent (
conclusionThe use of microwave technology can accelerate decalcification of bone and teeth of sheep mandibles and at the same time preserve tissue structure and staining quality. Further studies are required to help select the best demineralizing agent, especially in specimens containing bone and teeth.
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