Background/aim: This study evaluated the histopathological effects of two different bone grafts, calcium triglyceride bone cement (CTBC) and chitosan, on the healing of experimental bone defects.
Materials And Methods: Ninety-two Sprague Dawley male rats, with a weight of 240 ± 20 g, were used. Two experimental groups that consisted of 64 rats were divided into four subgroups due to the sacrification days, which were 7, 14, 30, and 60.
Mandibular fractures mostly occur at the angulus mandibula with a concurrent symphysis or corpus fracture on the opposite side. Misapplication can damage the nerves, adjacent teeth, soft tissues, and result in permanent tooth germs. In children, growth centers can be damaged, and this may result in asymmetry and retardation in growth and development.
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January 2017
Supernumerary teeth are additional teeth besides the normal series and can be found in any region of the dental arch. Supernumerary teeth can be classified according to their form and locations. Early diagnosis and treatment of patients with supernumerary teeth may prevent or minimize complications.
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