Swine as an experimental model in dentistry: a proposal of surgical approach

Authors

  • J López Section of Oral Medicine. Faculty of Dentistry, University of Barcelona
  • Eduardo Chimenos Küstner Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
  • J Muñoz Section of Oral Medicine. Faculty of Dentistry, University of Barcelona
  • P Castañeda Section of Oral Medicine. Faculty of Dentistry, University of Barcelona
  • A Gimeno Animal facilities Service. Campus of Bellvitge, University of Barcelona
  • P Fuentes Animal facilities Service. Campus of Bellvitge, University of Barcelona
  • C Manzanares Section of Anatomy Faculty of Dentistry, University of Barcelona

Abstract

Swine is widely used as an experimental model in several areas of medicine based on its anatomical and physiological similarities to humans. In this report, we describe an external surgical approach on the mandible of the swine as a suitable experimental model in dentistry. Several biomaterials were implanted by using this technique in order to evaluate the degree of bone regeneration as well as the suitable sites to accomplish perforation.

Author Biography

Eduardo Chimenos Küstner, Universitat de Barcelona (UB)

Section of Oral Medicine. Faculty of Dentistry

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2008-12-04

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