Influence on the temporomandibular joint induced by mandibular malpositioning caused by vertical dimension elevation and occlusal loss in adult rats: An imaging, histological and immunohistochemical study.

Yue WangWenmo GaoChao LiangFangwen JiaWei Geng

Published in: Journal of oral rehabilitation (2024)

Compared with occlusal loss, an increase in OVD caused faster and more severe damage to condylar cartilage, and subchondral bone repair occurred later.

Keyphrases

high resolution
oxidative stress
bone mineral density
mass spectrometry
extracellular matrix
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration