Recombinant human osteogenic protein-1 induces dentin formation: an experimental study in miniature swine |
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Authors: | S Jepsen HK Albers B Fleiner M Tucker D Rueger |
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Affiliation: | Department of Conservative Dentistry, University of Kiel, Dental School, Germany. |
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Abstract: | It was the aim of the present study to investigate the induction of dentin formation by recombinant human osteogenic protein-1 (hOP-1). In 4 adult miniature pigs a total of 16 teeth with artificially exposed dental pulps were capped with 3 mg of a complex of recombinant hOP-1 in collagen matrix (2.5 micrograms/mg), collagen matrix alone, or calcium hydroxide paste. Teeth were removed in block section after a healing period of 5 weeks. Decalcified sections were processed for light microscopy and histomorphometric analysis. In hOP-1 treated teeth substantial amounts of hard tissue formation (osteodentin and tubular dentin) had consistently led to a complete bridging of the defects. Less dentin formation was seen after calcium hydroxide application. In control defects collagen matrix alone failed to form complete dentin bridges. Recombinant human osteogenic protein-1 in a collagen carrier matrix appeared to be suitable as a bio-active capping agent for surgically exposed dental pulps. |
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