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ArticleArchives of oral biology2025

Effects of dentinogenesis imperfecta, sex, and tooth type on the compositional and structural organization of the dentin-enamel junction in the osteogenesis imperfecta murine model.

Sobhan Katebifar, Kai Clarke, Bradley S Rosenberg, Michael Truhlar, Alix C Deymier

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Article in Archives of oral biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Sobhan KatebifarDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA. Electronic address: skatebifar@uchc.edu.
Kai ClarkeDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA.
Bradley S RosenbergSchool of Dental Medicine, UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA.
Michael TruhlarSchool of Dental Medicine, UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA.
Alix C DeymierDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA.

Funding

Elucidating the compositional, structural and mechanical effects of Dentinogenesis Imperfecta on the Dentin-Enamel JunctionR03DE030228 · NIDCR · UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT · PI DEYMIER, ALIX · 2022 to 2023
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Abstract

objectiveThis study investigates the structural and compositional features of the dentin-enamel junction in the osteogenesis imperfecta murine teeth, focusing on the effects of dentinogenesis imperfecta, sex, and tooth type.

designThe study compares dentin-enamel junctions in molars and incisors, as these teeth experience different functions and growth patterns, using a multiscale approach that combines micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Raman Spectroscopy techniques.

resultsThe width of the mantle dentin is significantly reduced in dentinogenesis imperfecta-affected mice. Female mice show significantly larger gradients in mineral content and structural dentin-enamel junction than male mice. Molars have larger gradient widths compared to incisors. Molars exhibit higher dentin porosity and a smaller mantle dentin width compared to incisors.

conclusionDentinogenesis imperfecta causes a decrease in tubule diameter and an increase in the number of tubules, which may contribute to heightened tooth sensitivity in dentinogenesis imperfecta-affected mice. Females may have better resilience to stress and fractures, potentially explaining why dentinogenesis imperfecta might be diagnosed more frequently in males. Larger gradient widths in molars may help protect them due to their different functions and mechanical stresses.

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Dental EnamelDentinDentinogenesis ImperfectaOsteogenesis ImperfectaAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleIncisorMaleMiceMicroscopy, Electron, ScanningMolarSex FactorsSpectrum Analysis, RamanX-Ray MicrotomographyDental morphologyDentinal tubulesDentin-Enamel junctionDentinogenesis imperfectaSexual dimorphism

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PMCPMC12332856

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