Radiological Evaluation of Bone Regeneration Associated with Gel-Scaffold after Impacted Skull Defect in Dog

Abstract

Background: In this study, we radiologically evaluated the performance of gelatin nano-bioglass scaffold applied in Dog‘s skull defect. Methods: Four young adult male dogs were chosen; then in the frontal bone of each one, two cavities with 0.5 mm diameter were created. The cavities were divided into 2 groups: control and gelatin scaffold. 4 and 8 weeks after surgery radiological assessment of bone formation was done by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Findings: Four young adult male dogs were chosen; then in the frontal bone of each one, two cavities with 0.5 mm diameter were created. The cavities were divided into 2 groups: control and gelatin scaffold. 4 and 8 weeks after surgery radiological assessment of bone formation was done by CBCT. Conclusion: The results seem that during the time of this study, gel scaffold do not have any significant effect on the rate of bone regeneration compared to controls.

Keywords

• Scaffold
• Gel bioglass
• Dog