Biomechanical Analysis of the Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.24, no.2, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 24 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0b013e31827c8706
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Keywords: Biomechanical analysis, mesenchymal stem cells, distraction osteogenesis, sheep mandible, consolidation period, OSTEOBLAST-LIKE CELLS, DOG-MODEL, BONE, RABBITS, CALLUS, TRANSPLANTATION, CONSOLIDATION, HORMONE, TISSUE
- Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of bone marrow-derived stem cells on consolidation period by using a new biomechanical testing method on sheep mandible model.