Histomorphometric characterization of osseointegration after implantation of dental mini-screw / 实用口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To study the osseointegration after implantation of dental mini-screw under unloaded condition by histomorphometric observations.Methods:30 titanium mini-screws were used. 3 titanium implant miniscrews were implanted into each tibia of 10 New Zeland White rabbits at a distance of 10 mm between 2 mini-screws. 2 animals were sacrificed immediately,1,2,4 and 8 weeks after operation respectively.Samples of the screws with surrounding bone tissue were examined by HE staining.Results:Progressive changes were observed in the implant-bone interface.1 and 2 weeks after operation collagen fibers, locally absorbed areas and cancellous bones with loose connective tissues were found.4 weeks after operation compact cortical bone was observed.8 weeks after operatoin lamellar bone and second remodeling were found.Conclusion:Osseointegration between implanted mini-screw and bone tissue may complete in 8 weeks in rabbit tibia.