The effect of prostaglandin E2 and arachidonic acid on dentinogenesis in pigs

The rate of dentinogenesis for the pig is quantified and the effects of dietary arachidonic acid supplementation and/or exogenous prostaglandin on dentine formation are defined. Thirty-six pigs were randomised to four groups, receiving either standard or supplemented formula and either prostaglandin E2 or placebo injections for fifteen days. Double tetracycline banding is used to measure rate of growth in the teeth. The average rate of dentinogenesis for all the study animals is 17.96 microm/day. Results show that the rate of dentinogenesis is not significantly affected by the interaction of hormone and dietary supplementation.