Histological Analysis of Bone Repair in Mandibular Body Osteotomy Using Internal Fixation System in Three Different Gaps without Bone Graft in an Animal Model

<p>Bone repair of rabbit mandible (<i>Oryctolagus cuniculus</i>) after an osteotomy with an 8 mm separation between the segments and fixation with an internal rigid system 1.5. (a) The surface area of the osteotomy showed inflammation and presence of granulation tissue with abundant blood vessels, macrophages, fibroblasts, and lymphocyte cells (Van Gieson). (b) The deep area of the osteotomy was characterized by the presence of fibrous tissue (Picrosirius red). (c) The bone peripheral to the repair site displayed trabeculae of greater cellularity and thickness (HE).</p>

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Figure 4: Histological Analysis of Bone Repair in Mandibular Body Osteotomy Using Internal Fixation System in Three Different Gaps without Bone Graft in an Animal Model 

Figure 4 | Histological Analysis of Bone Repair in Mandibular Body Osteotomy Using Internal Fixation System in Three Different Gaps without Bone Graft in an Animal Model 