[Effect of implantation and implant connection on craniofacial bone growth in Beagle dogs].
OBJECTIVE
To study the effects of implantation and implant connection on Beagle craniofacial bone growth.


METHODS
Eight Beagle dogs were randomly divided into two groups: unconnection group (4 dogs) and connection group (4 dogs). Two implant were implanted respectively in the lateral maxilla and zygomatic bone in each dog, the contra lateral side was used as normal control. Two implant was connected in the connection group 1 month later. Student's t test was used to analyze the data using SPSS11.5 software package.


RESULTS
In the unconnection group, the distance increased between implants along with craniofacial bone growth; In the connection group, the distance fixed between implants along with craniofacial bone growth. The craniofacial values revealed no significant differences in the two groups (P > 0.05).


CONCLUSIONS
The effect of implantation is localized and no inhibition in development of craniofacial bone is noted.
Liu
Wei-Xian
WX
Department of Stomatology, Shengiing Hospital, Chinese Medical University. Shenyang 110004, China. liuwx@cum2h.com
Wang
Qiu-Xu
QX
Wang
Tian-Xiang
TX
Matsui
Gilou
G
Michi
Kenichi
K
D000818:Animals; D001846:Bone Development; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D004285:Dogs; D008437:Maxilla; D015050:Zygoma
D015921:Dental Implants