The histomorphometric study on the healing process of a mandibular fracture in the streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.
- Author:
Hee Jea KANG
1
;
Yong Deok KIM
;
Sang Hun SHIN
;
Uk Kyu KIM
;
Jong Ryoul KIM
;
In Kyo CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Korea. khjwhite@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
DM;
Streptozotocin;
Fracture
- MeSH:
Animals;
Fractures, Bone;
Mandibular Fractures*;
Rats*;
Streptozocin
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2006;32(3):250-261
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
ular thickness in comparison to the non-diabetic rat. This was confirmed histologically. In conclusion, this study suggests that in streptozotocin-induced diabetics, the healing process of bone fracture was impaired and delayed about 2-3 weeks comparing to non-diabetics.
