Technical note on an ovine model to study biomedical implants intended for maxillofacial reconstruction

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Authors

Reza Sanaei · The University of Melbourne

Ayda Farhoudi · The University of Melbourne

Babatunde A. Ayodele · The University of Melbourne

George Dimitroulis · Melbourne Bioinformatics

Christina M. Murray · The University of Melbourne

Helen M. S. Davies · The University of Melbourne

Alastair J. Sloan

Abstract

The approach provided a safe and reliable surgical corridor to the mandibular ramus in sheep. Surgical site swelling should be assessed by ultrasonography to exclude implant involvement. This model may improve standardization and reduce animal numbers in studies evaluating maxillofacial implants.

Topics & Keywords

Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies Cleft Lip and Palate Research Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Veterinary Surgery

DOI: 10.1111/vsu.70081

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