Publications by authors named "Sotaro Yamashita"
The mechanical properties of the jawbone play a critical role in determining the successful integration of dental prostheses. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been identified to abnormally accelerate bone turnover rates. However, the impact of CKD on the mechanical characteristics of the jawbone has not been extensively studied.
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- The study focused on how chronic kidney disease (CKD) impacts the structural and mechanical properties of the maxillary (upper jaw) and mandibular (lower jaw) bones.
- Using CKD model rats, researchers performed various tests to analyze histological changes, bone density, and mechanical strength of the bone.
- Findings indicated that CKD led to an increase in bone-resorbing cells, a decrease in bone-forming cells, and greater bone fragility, particularly in the maxillary bone, which showed significant losses in density and strength.