Objective
Recently, liquid nitrogen-treated octacalcium phosphate and collagen composite (OCPcol) has demonstrated reproducible bone augmentation. Previous studies suggested that orderly arranged unidirectional macropores could enhance bone formation within the implant. This study aimed to investigate whether different types of unidirectional macropores in liquid nitrogen-treated OCPcol influence bone augmentation.
Methods
Liquid nitrogen-treated OCPcol disks were prepared with parallel holes in the axial direction and divided into four groups: Open (through holes), Top (blind holes from top), Bottom (blind holes from bottom), and Untreated (no holes). These disks were implanted in rodent calvarial subperiosteal pockets. Bone formation and implant structure were evaluated after 12 weeks using radiomorphometric and histological analyses.
Results
Radiomorphometric analysis revealed that the Open group exhibited a greater degree of deformation compared to the other groups, but all groups maintained their height and shape overall. Histomorphometric analysis showed that appositional bone formation was primarily enhanced from the surface of the existing bone towards the inside of the implants. Among the groups, the Open group demonstrated the lowest appositional bone formation.
Conclusions
The addition of unidirectional macropores to OCPcol had a limited effect on appositional bone formation compared with the impact of liquid nitrogen treatment. These findings suggest that while macropores may play a role in bone regeneration, their effect is secondary to the structural and biological advantages conferred by liquid nitrogen-treated OCPcol.
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