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ArticleJournal of maxillofacial and oral surgery2026

Evaluation of the Osteogenic Potential of Periodontal Ligament and Tooth-Derived Substrates Effect on Osteogenesis: An In Vitro Pilot Study.

Tiago Pinto Carvalho, Thiago Resck, Davi Kirsch, Marcelo Sperandio, Marcelo Henrique Napimoga, Júlio César Joly, Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira Fernandes, Daiane Cristina Peruzzo

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Tiago Pinto CarvalhoFaculty of Dentistry, ULBRA, Canoas, Brazil.
Thiago ResckFaculty of Dentistry, São Leopoldo Mandic Research Institute, Campinas, Brazil.
Davi KirschFaculty of Dentistry, São Leopoldo Mandic Research Institute, Campinas, Brazil.
Marcelo SperandioFaculty of Dentistry, São Leopoldo Mandic Research Institute, Campinas, Brazil.
Marcelo Henrique NapimogaFaculty of Dentistry, São Leopoldo Mandic Research Institute, Campinas, Brazil.
Júlio César JolyFaculty of Dentistry, São Leopoldo Mandic Research Institute, Campinas, Brazil.
Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira FernandesA. T. Still University - Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health, 1500 Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104 USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3022-4390
Daiane Cristina PeruzzoFaculty of Dentistry, São Leopoldo Mandic Research Institute, Campinas, Brazil.

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Abstract

Objective: The goal of this in vitro pilot study was to compare the osteogenic potential of different ground human tooth preparations. Methods: Twelve maxillary third molars were included and divided into four groups: FT (full tooth), containing all dental tissues (enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum, and periodontal ligament); WE, without enamel; WPL, without periodontal ligament; and WEPL, without enamel and periodontal ligament. The teeth were ground to macroscopically homogeneous particles. The new bone formation was the primary variable evaluated. Pre-osteoblastic cells were incubated with protein extracted from this substrate to verify their osteoinductive potential. Cell proliferation, viability assays, mRNA expression of type I Collagen (COL-I), RUNX-2, BMP-2, and mineral nodules were assessed to achieve the main outcome. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Tukey tests, considering alpha = 5%. Results: The FT group had the lowest proliferation cell rates, whereas WEPL had the highest rates ( Conclusion: The dental substrate without enamel and periodontal ligament (WEPL) showed better and improved results than the other groups, revealing promising osteogenic potential for use as a biomaterial for grafting.

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BiomaterialsBoneDentinGround toothOsteogenesisPeriodontal ligament

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PMID42206141
PMCPMC13201834

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