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Osteoclastogenic activity during mandibular distraction osteogenesis.

L C Wang1, I Takahashi, Y Sasano

  • 1Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 950-8575, Japan.

Journal of Dental Research
|October 26, 2005
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Mandibular distraction osteogenesis can cause root resorption during orthodontic treatment. This study found increased osteoclast activity in the distraction gap during healing, explaining the bone loss.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) is used for craniofacial deformities.
  • Orthodontic tooth movement into the MDO gap previously caused root resorption.
  • The cellular mechanisms behind this resorption were unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate osteoclastogenic activity within the mandibular distraction gap.
  • To determine if osteoblasts and stromal cells contribute to osteoclast formation during MDO consolidation.

Main Methods:

  • Rabbit mandibular distraction osteogenesis model.
  • In situ hybridization to analyze gene expression.
  • Quantification of osteoclast numbers in the distraction gap.

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Main Results:

  • A higher number of osteoclasts were observed in the early consolidation period of the distraction gap compared to controls.
  • Increased gene expression of osteoclastogenic cytokines was noted in osteoblasts within the distraction gap.
  • Osteoblasts and stromal cells showed heightened osteoclastogenic and osteoclast-supporting molecule expression.

Conclusions:

  • Osteoclastogenic and osteoclastic activities are significantly stimulated at distraction sites during the early consolidation phase of MDO.
  • This heightened activity likely contributes to the root resorption observed during orthodontic tooth movement into the distraction gap.
  • Understanding these cellular mechanisms can inform strategies to mitigate complications in MDO and orthodontic treatment.