Alveolar Bone as a Function of Age and Periodontal Disease: Histomorphometric Analysis in the Baboon.

Abstract

Age-related changes in alveolar bone have been investigated, yet well-documented histomorphometric studies in alveolar bone are lacking (1) Reported observations of human alveolar bone changes with age (2) include diminished vascularity due to diffuse calcification of nutrient canals (3) increasing number of interstitial lamellae with fewer cells in the osteogenic layer (4) decreased trabeculation and osteoporosis (5) Difficulty lies in distinguishing between those changes induced by disease and those resulting from the normal, physiologic effects of senescence (6) Beyond qualitative assessment, definitive data regarding age-associated changes in alveolar bone density, cell populations and activity are limited or unavailable. Quantitative Histomorphometric Analysis (QHA) is a precise and valuable tool which utilizes biopsy of bone tissue for evaluation of disturbances in osseous remodeling.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA296765

Entities

People

  • Kay L. Messenger Ness

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Age Groups
  • Air Force
  • Alveolar Bone
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Bone And Bones
  • Bone Diseases
  • Bones
  • Cells
  • Connective Tissue
  • Data Analysis
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Mouth Diseases
  • Musculoskeletal Physiology
  • Osteogenesis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Teeth
  • United States

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  • Medicine

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