PMID: 19927717Nov 26, 2009Paper

Comparison of expressions of nitricoxide synthase between mandibular distraction osteogenesis and split osteotomy osteogenesis

Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology
Zhi-chun ZhangXi-guang Li

Abstract

To compare the expression of nitricoxide synthase (NOS) in the osteogenesis tissues of gradual distraction and split osteotomy, and investigate molecular biology mechanism. Thirty-six rabbits were randomly divided into gradual distraction group, high split osteotomy group and control group. A batch of 4 animals in each of the first 2 groups were sacrificed respectively on the 1st day, 1st, 2nd and 4th weeks after operation. The local changes of the tissues between bony segments were observed by inspections, radiography, HE staining, and immunological evaluation of NOS. The areas occupied by positive cells with inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) were compared statistically within and among different batches. Immunologically, little expression of iNOS and eNOS could be detected in normal bone. In gradual distraction group, the iNOS stains were at peak values at 1st day, eNOS at 1st week postoperatively. In split osteotomy group, the iNOS stain were at peak values at 2nd week, eNOS at 1st week postoperatively. The nNOS was not detected in both of the groups. Routine procedure of distraction produced better osteogenesis, whereas split osteotomy with free bony segments would lead to a...Continue Reading

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