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Changes in mandibular rotation after muscular resection. Experimental study in rats
Summary
Bilateral resection of jaw muscles significantly alters rat mandible rotation, impacting craniofacial development. Muscle removal influences condylar growth direction and dentoalveolar processes, affecting overall facial structure.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial development
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Developmental biology
Background:
- Mandibular rotation is a key component of craniofacial development.
- Muscles of mastication play a crucial role in guiding jaw growth.
- Understanding the interplay between muscle function and skeletal development is vital for orthodontics and surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of bilateral resection of masseter, temporal, and suprahyoid muscles on mandibular rotational patterns in rats.
- To assess secondary effects on craniofacial growth, including articular growth, ramus dimensions, and dentoalveolar development.
- To analyze age-dependent differences in morphologic and histologic changes.
Main Methods:
- Bilateral resection of masseter, temporal, or suprahyoid muscles in 21-day-old Wistar rats.
- Control group for comparison.
- Evaluation at 42 (prepubertal) and 60 (pubertal) days, assessing craniofacial growth, ramus dimensions, condylar growth direction, cartilage histology, and dentoalveolar height.
Main Results:
- Masseter muscle resection (MR) induced an inferior mandibular rotation.
- Temporal muscle resection (TR) resulted in a superior mandibular rotation.
- Suprahyoid muscle resection (SR) caused a less pronounced superior rotation.
- Morphologic changes were more severe in older rats, while histologic changes were more pronounced in younger rats.
- Articular growth changes were primarily observed at the maxillary and mandibular dentoalveolar processes.
- Condylar growth direction was significantly altered, with limited changes in growth amount.
- An upward rotation of the upper viscerocranium accompanied inferior mandibular rotation.
Conclusions:
- Bilateral resection of masticatory muscles induces distinct mandibular rotational patterns.
- These patterns influence craniofacial development, particularly dentoalveolar processes and condylar growth direction.
- Age influences the manifestation of morphologic and histologic changes following muscle resection.