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[Dentification ability of inbred strain mice tooth germs homologically transplanted into oral submucosa]
Heng Li1, Guoying Que, Lei Zhang
1Department of Stomatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
Objective:
To establish a suitable environment for the bioengineered teeth in vivo by observing the dentification ability of BALB/C mice tooth germs homologically implanted into the oral submucosa.
Methods:
The first molar tooth germs of BALB/C mice 4 days after birth were transplanted into the oral submucosa of BALB/C male mice, and then recycled for regular histological observation after 1, 2, 3, and 6 week transplantation.
Results:
The tooth germs in the oral submucosa grew well with continuing developing enamelum and pulpodentinal complex, and the dentinal tubules were clear.
Conclusion:
The environment of the BALB/C male mice oral submucosa is favorable for the growth of tooth germs in inbred strain BALB/C mice, and it can provide a new environment for the development of bioengineered teeth in vivo.
