Bone Characteristics Research Articles

Comparative analysis of cutting characteristics of simulated and bovine cortical bone

Simulated bone is widely used for surgical simulation, medical training, and especially for medical cutting device testing due to its mechanical properties similar to those of natural bone. However, studies on its cutting characteristics are still limited, especially for the simulated cortical bone. The cutting characteristics of natural cortical bone are often influenced by viscoelasticity and bone fiber structure that affect chip formation, as well as the variation of cutting forces at different cutting speeds or different depths of cut. In this work, orthogonal cutting experiments were performed on simulated cortical bone to investigate chip formation with cutting force variations and compared with bovine cortical bone. Experimental results show that the simulated cortical bone is similar to bovine cortical bone in viscoelasticity. Simulated bone has a relatively homogeneous composition with a simple hierarchy. Therefore, the difference in cutting force at small and large cutting depths is less significant than in natural cortical bone. In addition, because the glass fibers in simulated bone are randomly distributed, they do not accurately reflect the anisotropic properties of natural cortical bone. These findings can contribute to an in-depth understanding of the behavior of simulated bone during the cutting process and guide the improvement of simulated bone to better emulate the cutting characteristics of cadaveric bone for better application in the medical field.

Restoration-oriented anatomical analysis of alveolar bone at mandibular first molars and implications for immediate implant placement surgery: a CBCT study.

This cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) study aimed to analyze the anatomical characteristics of alveolar bone at mandibular first molar (MFM) and their implications for immediate implant placement surgery. 100 patients with 140 MFMs were reviewed retrospectively. We first performed a 3D reconstruction of the patient's CBCT data to determine a reference plane with ideal implant placement and orientation. The following parameters of MFM region were analyzed: mesial-distal socket size (MD-SS), buccal-lingual socket size (BL-SS), root furcation fornix to inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) distance (RF-I), interradicular bone thickness (IRB), mesial/distal root apex to the IAN distance (MRA-I/DRA-I), thickness of the buccal/lingual bone of the mesial root (MR-B/MR-L), thickness of the buccal/lingual bone of the distal root (DR-B/DR-L). The MD-SS of MFM was 8.74 ± 0.76 mm, and the BL-SS was 8.26 ± 0.72 mm. The MR-B, DR-B was 1.01 ± 0.40 mm and 1.14 ± 0.50 mm, and the difference was statistically significant (P = .001). The values of the MR-L, DR-L were 2.71 ± 0.78 mm and 3.09 ± 0.73 mm, and the difference was also statistically significant (P < .001). The mean distance of RF-I was 15.68 ± 2.13 mm, and the MRA-I was 7.06 ± 2.22 mm, which was greater than that of DRA-I (6.48 ± 2.30 mm, P < .001). The IRB at 2 mm, 4 mm apical from the furcation fornix, and at apex level was 2.81 ± 0.50 mm, 3.30 ± 0.62 mm, and 4.44 ± 1.02 mm, respectively. There is relatively sufficient bone mass in interradicular bone in height, but an adequate width is lacking for the bone between the mesial and distal root after the extraction of the MFM for immediate implantation. The thickness of the MFM buccal bone is relative thin, especially for the mesial root.

Effects of Added 25(OH)D3 With Varying Standardized Total Tract Digestibility of Phosphorus Levels on Nursery Pig Performance, Bone and Urine Characteristics, and Serum Vitamin D

Effects of Added 25(OH)D3 With Varying Standardized Total Tract Digestibility of Phosphorus Levels on Nursery Pig Performance, Bone and Urine Characteristics, and Serum Vitamin D

The condition of the mandibular bone regenerate in the remote period after compression-distraction osteosynthesis

Was to assess the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the bone regenerate in the distant period following compression-distraction osteosynthesis. Results from the treatment of 30 patients with mandibular micrognathia, were analyzed. Compression-distraction osteosynthesis (CDO) was performed in the area of the mandibular angle. The patients were divided into two groups: group 1 consisted of 16 patients with congenital micrognathia, and group 2 comprised 14 patients with acquired (post-traumatic) micrognathia. For the assessment of qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the bone regenerate, three-dimensional modeling, morphometric measurements of the regenerate, and evaluation of bone density using the Hounsfield scale through multislice computed tomography were used. The study of the bone regenerate parameters in group 1 yielded the following results: the length of the bone regenerate decreased by 2.14%; the thickness of the bone regenerate increased by 8.75%; the height of the bone regenerate increased by 1.75%. In group 2, the values were 3.14; 3 and 3.76%, correspondingly. In patients of group 1, the length of the mandibular branch increased by 4%; the length of the mandibular body increased by 5.35%. In group 2, the length of the mandibular branch increased by 1.94%; the length of the mandibular body increased by 2.2%. The density of the cortical bone of the regenerate corresponds to the density of the intact bone, while the density of the cancellous bone is slightly reduced. Qualitative and quantitative characteristics of bone regenerate in the long-term period after CDO correspond to the parameters of intact bone. CDO can be considered not only as a preparatory stage for reconstructive operations after the growth of the skull bones has completed, but also as an independent stage of treatment.

Evaluation of the infrazygomatic crest and mandibular buccal shelf in different sagittal skeletal patterns: a cone-beam computed tomography study

Abstract Objectives To compare bone thickness, bone height, and density in the infrazygomatic crest (IZC) and the mandibular buccal shelf (MBS) associated with different sagittal skeletal patterns. Material and Methods This retrospective study included three groups of which a Class I group consisted of 28 patients (24 female, 4 male, mean age: 26.46 ± 6.1), a Class II group comprised 31 patients (28 female, 3 male, mean age: 30.08 ± 5.9), and a Class III group included 26 patients (22 female, 4 male, mean age: 26.21 ± 5.3). Evaluations of bone characteristics were performed for both the IZC and MBS using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Maxillary length and mandibular body length were also measured on lateral cephalograms. One-way ANOVA, chi-squared, and Spearman’s correlation tests were applied for statistical analysis. Results The Class II group showed significantly greater bone thickness at the distal root level of the maxillary second molar in IZC (p &lt; 0.05). While bone thickness showed no statistically significant difference in the MBS between the groups (p &gt; 0.05), the Class II group showed significantly higher bone height values at the distal root level of the mandibular second molar in the MBS (p &lt; 0.05). A statistically significant increase from the mesial aspect to the distal aspect was observed in total bone thickness in the Class I group and total bone thickness and height in the Class II and III groups in the MBS. The mandibular body length and SNB values were positively correlated with the total bone thickness and bone height of the MBS. Conclusions Bone thickness in the IZC and bone density in both the IZC and MBS were similar in the different sagittal skeletal patterns. Total bone thickness in the Class I and III groups and the total bone height in the Class II group showed a gradual increase from the mesial to the distal in the MBS. The length of the mandibular body may be a clinical clue to assist in the selection of the appropriate implantation area.

Sex prediction through machine learning utilizing mandibular condyles, coronoid processes, and sigmoid notches features.

Characteristics of the mandible structures have been relevant in anthropological and forensic studies for sex prediction. This study aims to evaluate the coronoid process, condyle, and sigmoid notch patterns in sex prediction through supervised machine learning algorithms. Cephalometric radiographs from 410 dental records of patients were screened to investigate the morphology of the coronoid process, condyle, and sigmoid notch and the Co-Gn distance. The following machine learning algorithms were used to build the predictive models: Decision Tree, Gradient Boosting Classifier, K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Logistic Regression, Multilayer Perceptron Classifier, Random Forest Classifier, and Support Vector Machine (SVM). A 5-fold cross-validation approach was adopted to validate each model. Metrics such as area under the curve (AUC), accuracy, recall, precision, and F1 Score were calculated for each model, and ROC curves were constructed. All tested variables demonstrated statistical significance (p < 0.10) and were included in the construction of the predictive model. The Co-Gn variable stood out as the most important among the evaluated independent variables, showing greater relevance in three of the four algorithms used in assessing feature importance. In the analysis of the models' performance, the AUC ranged from 0.82 [95% CI = 0.72-0.93] to 0.66 [95% CI = 0.53-0.76] for the test data, and from 0.83 [95% CI = 0.80-0.87] to 0.71 [95% CI = 0.61-0.75] for cross-validation. The precision of the models ranged from 0.83 [95% CI = 0.75-0.91] to 0.68 [95% CI = 0.58-0.78] in the test phase, and from 0.78 [95% CI = 0.74-0.82] to 0.69 [95% CI = 0.65-0.75] in cross-validation. The SVM, KNN, and Gradient Boosting Classifier algorithms stood out with the highest AUC and precision values in both cross-validation and testing. The use of condyle, coronoid process, and sigmoid notch characteristics, in combination with supervised machine learning predictive models, shows potential for contributing to sex prediction based on morphometric bone characteristics, particularly regarding the distance between the condyle and gnathion. However, given the study's limitations, these findings should be interpreted with caution.

A Comparative Study of Two Resonance Frequency Analysis Instruments

Primary implant stability (PIS) depends on the surgical technique, implant design, and the characteristics of the recipient bone, among other factors. This paper aims to study different parameters (recipient bone characteristics like bone density (BD) and mean alveolar crest width (MACW)) that may be related to implant primary stability outcomes. With that, it can be determined if they are reliable PIS methods and guide treatment decisions for successful implant outcomes. Thirty-five dental implants (25 BTI Interna® CORE and 10 Bioner Top DM) were placed in 10 patients in 2022 and 2023. All of them underwent Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans to obtain values for MACW and BD. PIS measurements used were implant stability quotient (ISQ) obtained through different resonance frequency analysis (RFA) methods (Osstell® ISQ and Penguin RFA®) and insertion torque (IT). The results for the following variables showed significance at p&lt;0.001 and p&lt;0.05. Highly significant relationships were observed between Osstell and Penguin RFA values (p&lt;0.001). Regarding IT, a direct proportional relationship with ISQ was observed (p&lt;0.05). PIS, as measured by ISQ and IT, did not show a significant correlation with the mean alveolar crest width of the edentulous ridge measured by CBCT, suggesting that wide or narrow alveolar crests did not have an effect on rotational or lateral PIS in both implant groups. The most significant predictor of lateral and rotational PIS in our patients was the Hounsfield Units (HU) value 0.5 mm away from the implant placement area (p&lt;0.001) and (p&lt;0.05), respectively. In conclusion, non-invasive PIS methods could be considered as a guide for clinicians in treatment decision-making and implant success. However, further research is needed to predict PIS.

Trichostatin A enhances the titanium rods osseointegration in osteoporotic rats by the inhibition of oxidative stress through activating the AKT/Nrf2 pathway

The use of titanium implants as fixed supports following fractures in patients with OP can often result in sterile loosening and poor osseointegration. Oxidative stress has been shown to play a particularly important role in this process. While TSA has been reported to facilitate in vivo osteogenesis, the underlying mechanisms remain to be clarified. It also remains unclear whether TSA can improve the osseointegration of titanium implants. This study investigated whether TSA could enhance the osseointegration of titanium rods by activating AKT/Nrf2 pathway signaling, thereby suppressing oxidative stress. MC3T3-E1 cells treated with CCCP to induce oxidative stress served as an in vitro model, while an OVX-induced OP rat model was employed for in vivo analysis of titanium rod implantation. In vitro, TSA treatment of CCCP-treated MC3T3-E1 cells resulted in the upregulation of osteogenic proteins together with increased AKT, total Nrf2, nuclear Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1 expression, enhanced mitochondrial functionality, and decreased oxidative damage. Notably, the PI3K/AKT inhibitor LY294002 reversed these effects. In vivo, TSA effectively enhanced the microstructural characteristics of distal femur trabecular bone, increased BMSCs mineralization capacity, promoted bone formation, and improved the binding of titanium implants to the surrounding tissue. Finally, our results showed that TSA could reverse oxidative stress-induced cell damage while promoting bone healing and improving titanium rods' osseointegration through AKT/Nrf2 pathway activation.

Sex estimation from the hyoid bone measurements in an adult Eastern Turkish population using 3D CT images, discriminant function analysis, support vector machines, and artificial neural networks☆

The hyoid bone is one of the bones in the human body that shows sexual dimorphism. The anthropological and anthropometric characteristics that determine sexual dimorphism are influenced by demographic differences. The aim of this study was to investigate the rate of sexual dimorphism of the hyoid bone in the adult Eastern Turkish population from the examination of the 3D computed tomography images of 240 patients, using discriminant function analysis (DFA), support vector machines (SVM), and artificial neural networks (ANN). These evaluations were based on eight hyoid measurements that have been frequently used in previous CT studies. The results showed that all eight measurements were higher in males than in females (p = 0.000). It was determined that sex could be estimated accurately at up to 93.3 % using DFA, 93.8 % using SVM and 95.4 % using ANN. The maximum accuracy rate achieved to 94.2 % in males using SVM, and 95.8 % in females using ANN.These high rates of sexual dimorphism found using DFA, SVM, and ANN in this study indicate that characteristics of the hyoid bone can be utilized to determine sex in the Eastern Turkish population.

Peculiarities of the parietal bones of the vault of the human skull structure and shape, taking into account sex and craniotype

The development of neurosurgery and the increase in requirements for the performance of surgical approaches performed through the bones of the skull vault lead to the formation of new requests for detailing and clarification of the craniometric characteristics of the parietal bones. The purpose of our study is to establish the features of the shape and other spatial indicators of the parietal bones of the skull of a mature person, taking into account sex and certain types of craniotype. The study was conducted on 130 studied preparations of bone structures of the head of adults from the collected collection of the Department of Normal Anatomy of the Kharkiv National Medical University, in the amount of 82 bone preparations, including isolated parietal bones, as well as 48 tomograms obtained during the examination of patients. The basis for establishing a craniotype is the principle of calculating the cranial index. For statistical analysis, we used the programs Statistica 13.5.0.17 (trial version) and Microsoft Excel of the corporate package MS 365. To establish the peculiarities of the structure and shape of the parietal bones, the following craniometric indicators were determined: the length and width of the parietal tubers, the parietal chord and the arch, calculated the curvature index of the parietal bone. The obtained data were analyzed for mature people of different genders and three established craniotypes. It has been established that brachycephals are characterized by an expanded and expanded form of the parietal bones, which is associated with the predominance of the transverse dimensions of the entire cerebral skull. For mesocephals, the most typical intermediate- average form depending on the values of the cranial index. Dolichocephals have an elongated and narrowed form of the parietal bones, which is combined with general changes in the cerebral skull. Additional linear parameters of the parietal bones are directly dependent on the established craniotype. The dolichocephalic type is characterized by maximum length values of parietal tubers: ¯x =18.43 mm (right) and ¯x =18.24 mm (left) with minimum width parameters: up to ¯x =15.71 mm and ¯x =15.02 mm. Representatives of the brachycranic type are characterized by the minimum indicators of the length of the parietal tubers: from ¯x =12.73 mm to ¯x =12.81 mm and the maximum indicators for the width - ¯x =23.52 mm (right) and ¯x =23.04 mm (left). The parietal chord, like the parietal arch, had a similar trend in the distribution of indicators, namely: an increase from dolichocrania to brachycrania. In men with a dolichocephalic type of skull structure, the average values of these parameters were at the level of ¯x =108.2 mm (right) and 107.6 mm (left) for the parietal chord, and ¯x =114.2 mm and ¯x =113.2 mm for the parietal arcs In men with brachycranic type, the parietal chord reached - ¯x =116.6 mm (right) and ¯x =115.8 mm (left), and the parietal arch reached - ¯x =127.8 mm (right) and ¯x =126.9 mm ( left). In women, a similar principle of size distribution has been established, taking into account a small, 2-3 mm, general decrease in indicators compared to men. The curvature index of the parietal bones was determined: the maximum average values ¯x =83.00-83.58 were obtained in dolichocephals, the minimum values were ¯x =80.56-81.64 in brachycephals. This indicates an increase in the curvature of bones in brachycephals, given that the absolute value of the index is inversely proportional to the degree of curvature. Thus, the obtained data indicate a stable relationship between the craniotype of the skull and additional parameters of the parietal bones.

Determining the phosphorus release curve for Sunphase HT phytase in nursery pig diets.

A total of 280 pigs (DNA 241 × 600, initially 10.4 ± 0.24kg) were used in a 21-d study to determine the available P (aP) release curve for Sunphase HT phytase (Wuhan Sunhy Biology Co., Ltd., Wuhan, P.R. China) when fed diets with a high phytate concentration. On day 21 post-weaning, considered day 0 of the study, pigs were blocked by average pen body weight (BW) and randomly allotted to 1 of 7 dietary treatments with 5 pigs per pen and 8 pens per treatment. Dietary treatments were derived from a single basal diet, and ingredients including phytase, monocalcium P, limestone, and sand were added to create the treatment diets. Treatments included three diets with increasing (0.11%, 0.19%, and 0.27%) aP from monocalcium P, or four diets with increasing phytase (250, 500, 1,000, or 2,000 phytase unit (FTU)/kg) added to the diet formulated to 0.11% aP. All diets were corn-soybean meal-canola meal-based and were formulated to contain 1.24% SID Lys, a 1.10:1 total calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, and a calculated 0.32% phytate P. Prior to the beginning of the study, all pigs were fed a diet containing 0.11% aP from days 18 to 21 post-weaning. At the conclusion of the study, 1 pig, closest to the mean weight of each pen, was euthanized, and the right fibula, 10th rib, and metacarpal were collected to determine bone ash and density. After cleaning, bones were submerged in ultra-purified water under a vacuum for 4h and then weighed to calculate the density (Archimedes principle). For bone ash, bones were processed using the non-defatted method. From days 0 to 21, increasing aP from monocalcium P increased (linear, P ≤ 0.014) average daily gain (ADG), gain-to-feed (G:F), and final BW. Pigs fed increasing phytase had increased (linear, P ≤ 0.045) ADG, final BW, and plasma inositol concentration as well as improved (quadratic, P = 0.023) G:F. For bone characteristics, pigs fed increasing aP from inorganic P had a linear improvement (P ≤ 0.019) in fibula bone ash weight and percentage bone ash, rib bone ash weight and bone density, and all metacarpal bone properties, with a quadratic response (P ≤ 0.030) for fibula bone density and rib percentage ash. Additionally, pigs fed increasing phytase had increased (P < 0.05) bone ash weight, percentage bone ash, and bone density in either a linear or quadratic fashion depending on the bone analyzed. The available P release curve generated for Sunphase HT phytase for percentage bone ash combining values from the right fibula, 10th rib, and metacarpal is aP release, % = (0.360 × FTU) ÷ (2,330.250 + FTU).

Morphological features of the non-affected side of the hindfoot in patients with unilateral varus ankle osteoarthritis

BackgroundThe innate shape characteristics of the hindfoot bones alter the loading conditions of the foot and thus may be associated with an increased risk of developing varus ankle osteoarthritis (OA). This study aimed to clarify the innate morphological patterns of the hindfoot bones that may be associated with ankle OA by analyzing the differences between the bone morphology of the non-affected side of patients with unilateral varus ankle OA and that of healthy participants. MethodsIn this case-control study, computed tomography images were used to develop three-dimensional models of three hindfoot bones (distal tibia with fibula, talus, and calcaneus) from 23 non-affected sides of patients with radiography-diagnosed unilateral ankle OA and 22 healthy control participants. Anatomical and sliding landmarks were placed on the surface of each bone, and the principal components (PCs) of shape variation among specimens were independently calculated for each bone, preserving homology between individuals. The PC modes representing 5% or more of the overall variation were statistically compared between the ankle OA and control groups. ResultsSignificant differences were identified between the OA and control groups in the fifth PC mode for the tibia with fibula (proportion of variance, 5.1%; p =.025), fifth PC mode for the talus (6.7%, p =.031), and third PC mode for the calcaneus (7.4%, p =.001). The hindfoot bones of the participants who developed ankle OA had the following innate morphological characteristics: the lateral malleolar articular surface of the fibula was shifted superiorly, tibial plafond was enlarged posteroinferiorly, posterior width of the talar trochlea was narrower, talonavicular articular surface of the talus was oriented more frontally, anterior-middle talocalcaneal articular surfaces of the talus were more medially shifted and those of the calcaneus were flatter, calcaneal sustentaculum tali was less protruding, and lateral plantar process of the calcaneus was more superiorly positioned. ConclusionsThese distinctive morphological alterations may increase the incidence and progression of varus ankle OA through aberrant anterior translation, internal rotation, and varus tilting of the talus.

COMPLETE REHABILITATION OF ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS AND PREVENTION OF RECURRENCES

Emotional instability of children leads to the development of oral habits or adaptive type of swallowing. They are ways of adaptation to existing chronic stress. Oral habits play an important role in the appearance of number of orthodontic anomalies of the occlusion or worsen the conditions of treatment of such a patient.&#x0D; The purpose of the study. Improving the effectiveness of the complex treatment of maxillomandibular anomalies among the patients with pathological occlusion, with primary swallowing and oral habits is important. Only an etiological approach to such clinical cases gives the desired result.&#x0D; Materials and methods. The article is based on a clinical and laboratory study conducted among patients aged 12-15 years who have oral habits (sucking fingers or other objects, breathing through the mouth, resting the head on the hands, sleeping in an uncomfortable position, having a primary swallowing). 15 people of the comparison group without maxillomandibular anomalies, oral habits, with normal swallowing and 60 patients with acquired maxillomandibular anomalies were examined. An important point of the clinical examination was the external oral examination with determination of the way of swallowing and breathing, determination of the condition of the TMJ. The patients were given the STAI testify, a secret questionnaire in order to identify stress factors that affect the body, and the relationship between the presence of a stress factor and the appearance of changes in the maxillofacial area was studied. We studied and analyzed the data of computed tomograms of 60 patients with acquired maxillomandibular anomalies, deformities, 15 tomograms of persons of the norm group. X-ray methods included examination of the patient on a spiral computed tomography scan TOSHIBA Aquilion PRIME 160-slices MODEL TSX-302A / 1C. The scan was performed according to a specially developed protocol. The results of the cephalometric study before and after the treatment were evaluated, and they were compared with the results of the clinical examination.&#x0D; Results. The obtained results of the STAI testify to the state of chronic tension of patients, a feeling of emotional relief during the period of using an oral habit. The results of the examination and photo report confirm pronounced changes in the symmetry and proportionality of the face, where there is an oral habit. Patients had complex treatment with non-removable Appliance (Hyrex, MARPE), braces systems in combination with myogymnastics.&#x0D; If there was a primary swallowing or hidden mouth breathing, the treatment began with labial therapy with FroggyMouth Appliance (France). The results of a cephalometric study confirm the presence of an acquired rather than a congenital deformation of the facial skeleton. Adaptive changes on the part of the maxillomandibular and the muscular system indicate the long-term effect of oral habits on the maxillofacial area and confirm the existence of a functional facial matrix.&#x0D; Conclusions. Constant systematic struggle with oral habits and atipical swallowing in the complex treatment of patients with maxillomandibular anomalies is an important and necessary stage. Only elimination effect of the etiological factor can prevent a relapse of a disease. The long-term results of the treatment indicate that after the treatment, the clinical and cephalometric characteristics of the maxillomandibular bones and the muscular apparatus normalize in patients.

Complexed amino acid minerals vs. bis-glycinate chelated minerals: Impact on the performance of old laying hens

The present study was to evaluate the effect of trace minerals (Zn, Mn, and Cu) from complexed amino acid minerals (ZMCAA) and bis-glycinate chelated minerals (ZMCGly) in laying hen diets on performance, internal and external egg quality, yolk mineral deposition, intestinal morphometry, and bone characteristics. From 78 to 98 weeks of age, 400 White LSL-Lite strain laying hens were distributed in a randomized design with 4 treatments with 10 replicates per treatment. Treatments were distributed in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement using either Zn, Mn, and Cu of ZMCAA or ZMCGly source at 2 levels: low (20, 20, and 3.5 mg/kg of Zn, Mn, and Cu, respectively) or high (40, 40, and 7 mg/kg of Zn, Mn, and Cu, respectively). The analysis of variance was performed, and in cases where differences were observed, the means were compared using Tukey's test (P < 0.05). The source and level of trace mineral supplementation had a significant impact on the performance of laying hens. Hens fed ZMCAA had higher egg production (P = 0.01), egg weight (P = 0.02), egg mass (P = 0.01), and lower feed conversion ratio (P = 0.05) compared to those fed ZMCGly. The ZMCAA supplementation showed higher albumen height (P = 0.01), albumen weight (P = 0.01), and eggshell thickness (P < 0.01). The deposition of Zn (P < 0.01), Mn (P < 0.01), and Cu (P < 0.01) in the egg yolk was greater for hens received ZMCAA. Tibia weight (P = 0.04) and bone densitometry (P < 0.01) in the tibia were higher with ZMCAA supplementation. In the small intestine, ZMCAA resulted in longer villi (P = 0.02) and shorter crypt depth (P = 0.01) in the duodenum. Jejunum and ileum measurements were influenced by the level and source of trace minerals (P < 0.05). Laying hens fed ZMCAA exhibited superior performance, egg quality, deposition of trace minerals in the egg yolk, and bone density compared to hens fed ZMCGly. In this study, older laying hens supplemented with ZMCAA at lower levels demonstrated adequate levels of supplementation.

Digestive system, femur and tibia bone characteristics of Dworka and Pekin ducks

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine traits of the digestive system and femur and tibia bone of Dworka and Pekin ducks. A study was conducted on 24 Dworka duck (breeding strain D11) carcasses and 24 Pekin duck (conservative strain P9) carcasses, 12 male carcasses and 12 female carcasses from each strain. The lengths of the intestinal segments were tape measured. The diameters of the intestinal segments and leg bone dimensions were measured with an electronic calliper. The results obtained differed by genotype and sex for internal organ weights (Dworka male ducks in general had heavier organs), for the length of intestinal segments (Dworka male ducks had longer some intestinal segments), while for bones the results obtained were similar, regardless of genotype and sex. Dworka and Pekin ducks of both sexes differ in the weight of their some internal organs, the length and diameter of their intestinal segments and dimensions of their bones. This may be due to different growth rates of selected ducks (D11 Dworka) and non-selected ducks (P9 Pekin).

A comparative study on the effect of limestone particle size on performance, ileal digestibility of calcium and phosphorus, and bone characteristics in broilers and pullets

ABSTRACT 1. The effects of limestone particle size on growth performance, gastrointestinal tract (GIT) traits, ileal morphology, duodenal gene expression of calbindin, apparent ileal digestibility coefficients (AIDC) of calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) and tibia characteristics in broilers and pullets were assessed in broilers and pullets. These birds have different growth rates and likely different responses to parameters, such as particle size. 2. A total of 240 chicks aged one day, 120 Ross 308 female broilers, and 120 Hy-Line pullets were allocated randomly into four treatments in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement with two bird types (broilers vs. pullets) and two limestone particle sizes (<0.5 mm versus 1–2 mm) to give six replicates containing 10 chicks in each from 1 to 21 d of age. 3. Feed intake and weight gain were greater (P < 0.001) and feed per gain (FCR) was better (P < 0.001) in broilers compared to pullets from 1 to 21 d of age. Greater villus width (P < 0.01), villus height (P < 0.001) and crypt depth (P < 0.01) were seen for broilers compared to pullets. 4. Pullets fed coarse Ca particles had higher calbindin gene expression at 21 d of age (P = 0.05). Both AIDC of Ca and P were higher (P < 0.001) in broilers compared to pullets. The AIDC of Ca from 0.463 to 0.516 was increased (P < 0.05) by feeding coarse limestone particles. A significant interaction was found between bird type and limestone particle size (P < 0.01), where pullets fed coarse Ca particles had higher bone P concentration in tibia than broilers. 5. Broilers had better ileum absorptive capacity and growth performance compared to pullets. The AIDC of Ca and P was higher in broilers than in pullets. Increased limestone particle size elevated villus height, AIDC of Ca and concentration of P in the tibia.

Osseodensification: An Alternative to Conventional Osteotomy in Implant Site Preparation: A Systematic Review.

Osseodensification is an innovative method of preparing the implant osteotomy using drills that promote bone self-compaction. The main objective of this technique is to promote peri-implant bone densification and compaction of autologous bone and to increase the primary stability of the implant due to the viscoelastic characteristics of the alveolar bone using Densah® burs in a counterclockwise direction at a speed of 800 to 1500 rpm. The objective of this review is the analysis of the scientific literature regarding the applicability of the osseodensification technique in oral implantology. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines were used and registered at PROSPERO. The search strategy included electronic databases from 2016 to 2023 and was performed by two independent reviewers. The results demonstrate the advantage of the osseodensification technique in relation to conventional drilling, allowing an increase in the bone density and primary stability of the implant, bone density, and bone-implant contact. The osseodensification technique can be applied in different clinical situations: sub-antral bone grafts, narrow alveolar bone crests, low-density bone areas, and immediate implant placement in post-extraction sockets.

Bovine lactoferrin is efficient for improving bone characteristics: a study based on a new preclinical model of marked bone fragility

Bovine lactoferrin is efficient for improving bone characteristics: a study based on a new preclinical model of marked bone fragility

Limb histology of the Triassic stem turtles Proterochersis porebensis Szczygielski &amp; Sulej, 2016 and Proganochelys quenstedtii Baur, 1887 with insights into growth patterns of early turtles

Data on turtle limb bone histology and microstructure are spotty, especially for Mesozoic taxa, despite significant progress made in recent years. Here we provide first detailed information on the stylopodia of the Late Triassic stem turtles Proganochelys quenstedtii Baur, 1887 from Switzerland and Proterochersis porebensis Szczygielski &amp; Sulej, 2016 from Poland. In both taxa we observed large, internal medullary regions filled with endosteal trabeculae and poorly to moderately vascularized parallel-fibered (grading locally to lamellar) periosteal cortices. Primary vasculature is predominantly longitudinal, in Proterochersis porebensis locally with radial inclination. In large specimens, secondary remodeling is significant in the deeper cortex, but it neither completely obliterates the primary tissue nor reaches the external surface of the bone in either taxon. Comparison of histological data, limb morphology, shell and limb lengths as well as proportions reveal differences in growth patterns between the taxa: Proganochelys quenstedtii seems to grow faster during early life stages than Proterochersis porebensis and attained distinctly larger body sizes earlier in ontogeny, even though the asymptotic body size is roughly the same for both species. Overall, the histological and microstructural characteristics of stylopodial bones of Triassic turtles more closely resemble those of more recent representatives of that group than earlier stem turtles.

Preparation and in vitro osteogenic evaluation of high-strength ceramic artificial bone loaded with anti-tuberculosis drug PaMZ

The objective of this study was to prepare a high-strength ceramic artificial bone loaded with the anti-tuberculosis drug PaMZ (delamanid, moxifloxacin, and pyrazinamide) and evaluate its physical characteristics and osteogenic potential. We utilized 3D printing technology to fabricate artificial bones and then obtained a high-strength ceramic artificial bone by high-temperature firing. Then, a triple combination of anti-tuberculosis drugs, including delamanid (Pa), moxifloxacin (M), pyrazinamide (Z), and polylactic acid-co-glycolic acid mixed in a ratio of 3:12:45:140, was incorporated onto the surface of the ceramic artificial bone. Consequently, a high-strength ceramic artificial bone, loaded with anti-tuberculosis drugs, was successfully obtained. The physical characteristics of the drug-loaded artificial bone were assessed using an electronic universal testing machine and scanning electron microscopy. The osteogenic performance of the artificial bone was evaluated through rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (rBMSCs) co-culture experiment, cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) cell proliferation assay, alkaline phosphatase staining, and alizarin red staining. The drug-loaded ceramic artificial bone exhibited favorable physical characteristics, void interconnection, a porosity of 30.6% ± 0.7%, and a compressive strength of 17.65 ± 0.46 MPa. The rBMSCs co-culture experiment and CCK-8 cell proliferation experiment demonstrated excellent cell compatibility, while alkaline phosphatase and alizarin red staining indicated good in vitro osteogenic performance. In summary, the high-strength ceramic artificial bone loaded with the anti-tuberculosis drug PaMZ exhibited a favorable morphological structure and compressive strength. In addition, it demonstrated good biocompatibility and osteogenic properties.