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[Periodontal function after replantation]
Stomatologiia
|October 1, 1994
Summary
Tooth reimplantation affects periodontal tissue. Longer dry times increase collagen and sialic acid levels, but potassium hyaluronate may mitigate collagen growth.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Biomaterials Science
- Tissue Engineering
Background:
- Periodontal connective tissue is crucial for tooth support and healing.
- Tooth avulsion and replantation are common dental emergencies.
- Understanding the impact of extra-alveolar time on tissue regeneration is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of varying extra-alveolar times on periodontal connective tissue components after tooth replantation.
- To evaluate the potential of potassium hyaluronate in modulating the tissue response.
Main Methods:
- Teeth were replanted after extra-alveolar periods of 5, 15, and 30 minutes.
- Periodontal connective tissue components (collagen, glucosaminoglycans, sialic acids) and sialidase activity were analyzed 28-30 days post-replantation.
- Potassium hyaluronate was introduced into the dental socket in some experimental groups.
Main Results:
- A 30-minute extra-alveolar time significantly increased collagen levels (44%), glucosaminoglycans (33%), sialic acids (20%), and sialidase activity (85%) compared to shorter times.
- Potassium hyaluronate administration appeared to reduce the increase in collagen in the periodontal tissue.
Conclusions:
- Extended extra-alveolar time negatively impacts periodontal connective tissue healing after tooth replantation.
- Potassium hyaluronate shows potential as a therapeutic agent to mitigate adverse tissue changes, specifically collagen deposition.