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ArticleDental research journal2025

Influence of L-arginine on hydroxyapatite-based ovine bone graft - An

Maaz Vohra, Subhabrata Maiti, Khushali K Shah, Lokitha Raju, Deepak Nallaswamy, Rajalakshmanan Eswaramoorthy

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Maaz VohraDepartment of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Subhabrata MaitiDepartment of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Khushali K ShahDepartment of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Lokitha RajuDepartment of Biochemistry, Center of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Deepak NallaswamyDepartment of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Rajalakshmanan EswaramoorthyDepartment of Biochemistry, Center of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Abstract

Background: Current challenges in bone grafting revolve around the limited availability of autografts and the complications associated with their use. Promising alternatives include osteoinductive substances stimulating stem cells to mature into bone-forming osteoblasts. However, existing products lack optimal characteristics of a bone graft. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of L-arginine treatment on hydroxyapatite (HA) derived from ovine bone and compare its surface and mechanical properties to that of the commercially available xenograft-Bio-Oss. Materials and Methods: The research was structured as an Results: A bone graft made of HA and L-arginine displayed a complex and interconnected pore structure, indicating that the sintering process had a significant impact. SEM confirmed this. FTIR analysis identified peaks at 650-700 cm Conclusion: The study presents a novel approach, deproteinizing a bone graft followed by sintering at 360°C with L-arginine. Physicochemical analyses confirmed desired mechanical attributes and surface characteristics. Further investigations are needed to evaluate cellular adherence, immunological response, and osteogenesis in relevant animal models.

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AutograftBioOsshyalouronic acidhydroxyapatiteL-arginineossecondutivityovine bone graft

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PMCPMC12155389

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