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Using Inducible Osteoblastic Lineage-Specific Stat3 Knockout Mice to Study Alveolar Bone Remodeling During Orthodontic Tooth Movement

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Do alveolar bone defects merit orthodontists' respect?

Yehya Ahmed Mostafa¹, Fouad Aly El Sharaby, Amr Ragab El Beialy

¹Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. mangoury@usa.net

World Journal of Orthodontics

|April 25, 2009

Summary

Most patients examined had alveolar bony defects in the mandible. Dehiscences were most common on the labial surface of mandibular canines, highlighting the need for precise diagnostic methods.

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Using Inducible Osteoblastic Lineage-Specific Stat3 Knockout Mice to Study Alveolar Bone Remodeling During Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Using Inducible Osteoblastic Lineage-Specific Stat3 Knockout Mice to Study Alveolar Bone Remodeling During Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Published on: July 21, 2023

Area of Science:

Oral surgery
Periodontology
Dental anatomy

Background:

Alveolar bony defects, such as dehiscences and fenestrations, can affect dental treatment planning.
Understanding the prevalence of these defects is crucial for successful outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the incidence and anatomical distribution of alveolar bony defects.
Specifically focusing on the mandibular anterior region.

Main Methods:

A surgical flap procedure was used to expose the labial alveolar bone.
The study examined 32 patients in the mandibular anterior area.
Alveolar defects, including dehiscences and fenestrations, were recorded.

Main Results:

Seventy-eight percent of patients (25 out of 32) exhibited at least one alveolar bony defect.
Dehiscences were most frequently observed on the midline of the labial surface of mandibular canines.
The mesiolabial line of the same teeth also showed a high prevalence of dehiscences.

Conclusions:

Alveolar bone structure and topography are critical considerations before initiating treatment planning and orthodontic tooth movement.
There is a significant need for developing noninvasive, precise diagnostic techniques for identifying alveolar defects.