Osteoconductive properties of synthetic eggshell hydroxyapatite: an experimental study in rats

PurposeThis study examines the osteoconductive and healing capabilities of locally implanted synthetic hydroxyapatite (sHAp) derived from eggshells in the central incisor sockets of rats.Design/methodology/approachToxicity experiments were conducted in vitro and in vivo, to testify the safety dosage...

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Published in:Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research 2024-11, Vol.42 (4), p.1491-1503
Main Authors: Al Bayaty, Fouad, Al-Obaidi, Mazen M. Jamil, Lokman, Anissa, Yazid, Suhaila, Ibrahim, Omar Emad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biocompatibility
Bones
Calcium phosphates
Dentistry
Fibroblasts
Hydroxyapatite
Ketamine
Skin & tissue grafts
Toxicity
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Summary:PurposeThis study examines the osteoconductive and healing capabilities of locally implanted synthetic hydroxyapatite (sHAp) derived from eggshells in the central incisor sockets of rats.Design/methodology/approachToxicity experiments were conducted in vitro and in vivo, to testify the safety dosage of sHAp. Around 24 mature male Sprague–Dawley (SD) rats had their upper central incisors extracted. The rats were placed into three groups of eight rats each: Group 1: the sockets of extracted central incisors were left unfilled (control), Group 2: filled up with commercially available hydroxyapatite (HAp) and Group 3: implanted with sHAp locally retrieved from eggshells. After extraction, four rats from each group were sacrificed at 2nd and 4th weeks. Maxillary tissue sections were obtained and stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and Masson’s trichome (MT) staining. Anti-osteocalcin (OCN) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) were used primary antibodies for immunohistochemistry (IHC) special labeling.FindingsThe results showed that the locally implanted sHAp was non-toxic and safe in cell lines (human osteoblast and fibroblast) and animals. Histological analysis of H&E, MT and IHC showed that the sockets treated with locally implanted sHAp from eggshells were filled with new bone tissue of comparable thickness to other groups.Originality/valueThis unique technique uses locally implanted eggshell-derived sHAp with osteoconductive characteristics. In an in vivo model, sHAps increased OCN and PCNA expression to improve bone repair.
ISSN:1985-9899
2536-0051
DOI:10.1108/AGJSR-04-2023-0155