Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2021, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (20): 3226-3231.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.3128

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Guided bone regeneration in a small animal model of critical size craniofacial bone defects

He Fan1, 2, Xiong Xiuli2, Shan Xianfeng1, Zhang Shutong1, Hu Jian2, Wang Xuejin3   

  1. 1School of Medicine, Dalian University, Dalian 116000, Liaoning Province, China; 2Meishan Municipal People’s Hospital, Meishan 620010, Sichuan Province, China; 3Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116000, Liaoning Province, China
  • Received:2020-06-09 Revised:2020-06-11 Accepted:2020-07-06 Online:2021-07-18 Published:2021-01-15
  • About author:Wang Xuejin, Professor, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116000, Liaoning Province, China

Abstract: BACKGROUND: With the introduction and application of guided bone regeneration technology, bone augmentation technology has been rapidly developed, and the indications for implantation have been continuously expanded. In the pilot studies, small animal models of craniofacial critical bone defects were used for evaluation of implantable materials, providing guidance for subsequent research.
OBJECTIVE: To summarize and discuss the small animal models of critical size craniofacial bone defects used in guided bone regeneration studies.
METHODS: CNKI, WanFang, and PubMed databases were searched for the articles regarding the guided bone regeneration studies in the small animal models of critical size craniofacial bone defect. The keywords used were “guided bone regeneration, alveolar ridge augmentation, critical size defects” in Chinese and English, respectively. Included articles were summarized.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The critical size bone defect model has the advantages of strong operability and controllability, which can be used to initially simulate clinical conditions and evaluate new materials in guided bone regeneration. With the introduction of guided bone regeneration technology, bone regeneration can be achieved in various types of craniofacial bone defects in mall animals. The jaw and cranial bones are mainly used as modeling sites. For the jaw model, except for cases involving special anatomical structures such as the maxillary sinus, most studies are conducted in the mandible. By choosing a reasonable modeling method, the small animal model of critical size craniofacial bone defects can be also applied in some special situations. Researchers should choose appropriate models according to their research purposes and actual conditions.

Key words: bone, oral, implantation, guided bone regeneration, bone augmentation, critical size bone defect, cranial, maxillofacial, model, review

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