Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2021, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (14): 2172-2176.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.3143

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Relationship between root resorption and intrusive force during maxillary molar intrusion in Beagle dogs

Liu Hong, Wan Zhe, Zhang Zhen, Zhang Qin   

  1. Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830000, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • Received:2020-06-04 Revised:2020-06-18 Accepted:2020-07-29 Online:2021-05-18 Published:2020-12-30
  • About author:Liu Hong, Master, Associate chief physician, Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830000, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • Supported by:
    新疆维吾尔自治区自然科学基金(青年基金,2017D01C170),项目负责人:刘红

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Root resorption is a common complication in the process of tooth intrusion. The choice of intrusion force and the development of root resorption are issues that clinicians are more confused and concerned about.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of different force values on root absorption during molar intrusion in Beagle dogs. 
METHODS: In this study, the Beagle dog was used as the research object to establish the animal model of experimental root resorption. Through morphology, hematoxylin-eosin staining, immunohistochemistry and western blot, the root surface absorption and the expression of osteoprotegerin (OPG)/receptor activator for nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL) in periodontal tissue were observed. 
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Hematoxylin-eosin staining results showed that root absorption was limited to alveolar bone and cementum at a intrusive force of 150-200 g. In the 250 g group, dentin absorption also occurred around the root tip. Immunohistochemical results showed similar RANKL/OPG ratios in the control group and the 150 g group, and the RANKL/OPG ratio in the 200 g group and the 250 g group presented an increasing trend. Pairwise comparison between the two groups showed statistically significant differences except for the control group and the 150 g group as well as the control group and the 200 g group (P < 0.05). Western blot results showed that RANKL/OPG ratio showed an increasing trend during 3-14 days, and after 14 days, the ratio went down. Pairwise comparison between groups showed that there were statistically significant differences among all the groups except for the 3 days and 7 days groups (P < 0.05). To conclude, with the increase of the additive force, the degree of root absorption will be aggravated. Excessive intrusive force will result in irreversible root absorption. A 150 g force is the recommended intrusive force for molar intrusion. RANKL/OPG ratio can be used as a biological indicator for the early diagnosis of root absorption.


Key words: molar intrusion, planting nail, root absorption, osteoprotegerin, animal model, dog

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