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Koenen A, Steinbach A, Schaper K, Zimmermann U, Miehe B, Kurt B, Rettig R, Grisk O. Effects of renal denervation on renal pelvic contractions and connexin expression in rats. Acta Physiol (Oxf) 2016; 216:240-53. [PMID: 26436542 DOI: 10.1111/apha.12612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2015] [Revised: 07/03/2015] [Accepted: 09/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIMS The renal pelvis shows spontaneous rhythmic contractile activity. We assessed to what extent this activity depends on renal innervation and studied the role of connexins in pelvic contractions. METHODS Rats underwent unilateral renal denervation or renal transplantation. Renal pelvic pressure and diuresis were measured in vivo. Spontaneous and agonist-induced contractions of isolated renal pelves were investigated by wire myography. Rat and human renal pelvic connexin mRNA abundances and connexin localization were studied by real-time PCR and immunofluorescence respectively. RESULTS Renal denervation or transplantation increased renal pelvic pressure in vivo by about 60 and 150%, respectively, but did not significantly affect pelvic contraction frequency. Under in vitro conditions, isolated pelvic preparations from innervated or denervated kidneys showed spontaneous contractions. Pelves from denervated kidneys showed about 50% higher contraction frequencies than pelves from innervated kidneys, whereas contraction force was similar in pelves from denervated and innervated kidneys. There was no denervation-induced supersensitivity to noradrenaline or endothelin-1. Renal denervation did not increase pelvic connexin37, 40, 43 or 45 mRNA abundances. Gap junction blockade had no effect on spontaneous pelvic contractile activity. CONCLUSIONS The denervation-induced effect on pelvic pressure may be the consequence of the enhanced diuresis. The mechanisms underlying the denervation-induced effects on pelvic contraction frequency remain unknown. Our data rule out a major role for two important candidates, by showing that renal denervation neither induced supersensitivity to contractile agonists nor increased connexin mRNA abundance in the pelvic wall.
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- A. Koenen
- Department of Physiology; University of Greifswald; Karlsburg Germany
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- Department of Physiology; University of Greifswald; Karlsburg Germany
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- Department of Physiology; University of Greifswald; Karlsburg Germany
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- Department of Urology; University of Greifswald; Greifswald Germany
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- Departments of Anatomy and Cell Biology; University of Greifswald; Greifswald Germany
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- Department of Physiology; University of Regensburg; Regensburg Germany
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- Department of Physiology; University of Greifswald; Karlsburg Germany
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- Department of Physiology; University of Greifswald; Karlsburg Germany
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Schordan S, Grisk O, Schordan E, Miehe B, Rumpel E, Endlich K, Giebel J, Endlich N. OPN deficiency results in severe glomerulosclerosis in uninephrectomized mice. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2013; 304:F1458-70. [PMID: 23552865 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00615.2012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Osteopontin (OPN) expression has been reported to be elevated in experimental models of renal injury such as arterial hypertension or diabetic nephropathy finally leading to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). FSGS is characterized by glomerular matrix deposition and loss or damage of podocytes that represent the main constituents of the glomerular filtration barrier. To evaluate the role of OPN in the kidney we investigated WT and OPN knockout mice (OPN-/-) without treatment, after uninephrectomy (UNX), as well as after UNX and desoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA)-salt treatment with respect to urine parameters, glomerular morphology, and expression of podocyte markers. OPN-/- mice showed normal urine parameters while a thickening of the glomerular basement membrane was evident. Intriguingly, following UNX, OPN-/- mice exhibited prominent FSGS, proteinuria, and glomerular matrix deposition. Electron microscopy revealed bulgings of the glomerular basement membrane and occasionally an effacement of podocytes. After UNX and DOCA-salt treatment, severe glomerular lesions as well as proteinuria and albuminuria were seen in WT and OPN-/- mice. Moreover, we found a reduction of specific markers such as Wilm's tumor-1, podocin, and synaptopodin in both experimental groups indicating a loss of podocytes. Podocyte damage was accompanied by increased number of Ki-67-positive cells in the parietal epithelium of Bowman's capsule. We conclude that OPN plays a crucial role in adaptation of podocytes following renal ablation and is renoprotective when glomerular mechanical load is increased.
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- Sandra Schordan
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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Kaftan H, Reuther L, Miehe B, Hosemann W, Beule A. Inhibition of fibroblast growth factor receptor 1: influence on tympanic membrane wound healing in rats. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2011; 269:87-92. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-011-1627-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2011] [Accepted: 04/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kaftan H, Reuther L, Miehe B, Hosemann W, Klöting I. Influence of glycemic control on tympanic membrane healing in diabetic rats. Laryngoscope 2011; 121:823-7. [PMID: 21305552 DOI: 10.1002/lary.21426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2010] [Accepted: 11/01/2010] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS It is generally assumed that glycemic control in diabetic patients is important in optimizing wound healing. The goal of this study was to examine tympanic membrane (TM) wound healing in spontaneously diabetic rats depending on the diabetic metabolic state compared to nondiabetic control animals. STUDY DESIGN Prospective controlled study in experimental animals. METHODS Right-sided myringotomy was performed in 20 normoglycemic rats, 17 well-compensated, and 23 poorly compensated diabetic rats. TMs were observed for a total of 3 weeks. Effect of diabetic metabolic state on the healing of the TMs was evaluated by closure rates and histology. RESULTS Diabetic rats showed a significant delay in TM wound healing compared to the control group, but there were no significant differences between both diabetes groups. CONCLUSIONS Glycemic control does not influence TM wound repair in an animal model of type 1 diabetes.
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- Holger Kaftan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Ernst Moritz Arndt University, Greifswald, Germany.
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Kaftan H, Reuther L, Miehe B, Hosemann W, Herzog M. The influence of inhibition of the epidermal growth factor receptor on tympanic membrane wound healing in rats. Growth Factors 2010; 28:286-92. [PMID: 20166887 DOI: 10.3109/08977191003620238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Recently, a report on a bilateral tympanic membrane (TM) perforation in a patient after long-term treatment with erlotinib was published. The object of this study was to investigate the destructive potential of topical applied epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors on wound healing of experimental TM perforation in rats by evaluating closure rates and histology. In 12 rats, erlotinib (10 mg/ml) was applied to one TM of each animal and cetuximab (5 mg/ml) to the other side daily for 12 consecutive days. Both the erlotinib group (11.8 days) and cetuximab group (9 days) had prolonged healing latencies compared to a reference value (7 days). We observed differences in the histologic parameters between both groups. Our results suggest that in normal TM, the inhibition of EGFR does not lead to a persistent perforation. However, in case of preexisting TM pathology, a spontaneous perforation in patients under long-term treatment of EGFR inhibitors seems to be possible.
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- Holger Kaftan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University of Greifswald, Walther-Rathenau-Strasse 43-45, 17475, Greifswald, Germany.
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Schlüter T, Zimmermann U, Protzel C, Miehe B, Klebingat KJ, Rettig R, Grisk O. Intrarenal artery superoxide is mainly NADPH oxidase-derived and modulates endothelium-dependent dilation in elderly patients. Cardiovasc Res 2009; 85:814-24. [PMID: 19843513 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvp346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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AIMS The present study was performed to investigate the contribution of NADPH oxidases (Nox) to superoxide formation in human renal proximal resistance arteries and to test whether superoxide formation contributes to acute vasoconstrictor responses and endothelium-dependent vasodilation in these vessels. METHODS AND RESULTS Arcuate and proximal interlobular artery segments were from patients who underwent nephrectomy because of a renal tumour. Vessels were dissected from tumour-free parts of the kidneys. Additional intrarenal arteries were obtained from rats. Superoxide formation was measured by lucigenin-enhanced chemiluminescence, expression of Nox isoforms was analysed by RT-PCR, and functional studies were performed by small vessel wire myography. Sixty per cent of superoxide formation in human arcuate and proximal interlobular arteries was due to Nox activity. mRNA expression analyses revealed the presence of Nox2 and Nox4 but not Nox1. Phenylephrine and endothelin-1 induced powerful concentration-dependent vasoconstrictions that were unaffected by superoxide scavengers. Vasopressin elicited small and variable vasoconstrictions with signs of tachyphylaxis. Endothelium-dependent vasodilation was blunted by tiron and Nomega-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester but not by superoxide dismutase or catalase. Exogenous hydrogen peroxide elicited vasoconstriction. CONCLUSION Nox activity is the major source of superoxide formation in renal proximal resistance arteries from elderly patients. Acute vasoconstrictor responses to alpha1-adrenoreceptor activation and to endothelin-1 do not depend on superoxide formation, while endothelium-dependent vasodilation in intrarenal arteries is reactive oxygen species-dependent.
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- Torsten Schlüter
- Department of Physiology, University Clinics of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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Kaftan H, Reuther L, Miehe B, Hosemann W, Herzog M. Delay of tympanic membrane wound healing in rats with topical application of a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Wound Repair Regen 2008; 16:364-9. [PMID: 18471254 DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-475x.2008.00375.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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An animal model of chronic tympanic membrane (TM) perforation is needed for experiments on supporting wound healing of TM perforations. The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) has been implicated in the regulation of wound healing. The object of this study was to investigate the efficacy of topical EGFR-inhibitor (erlotinib) to arrest wound healing of experimental TM perforation in rats. Bilateral instrumental myringotomies were performed in 13 male rats. A solution of erlotinib (10 mg/mL) was applied to one TM of each animal and vehicle only (control group) to the other side. The application procedure was repeated on both sides daily for 12 consecutive days. Thereafter, tympanic membranes were observed weekly for a total of 30 days. The mean healing period was found to be 12.1 days in the group with erlotinib and 6.4 days in the control group. The difference was significant. We observed differences in the histologic parameters between erlotinib group and control group. The inhibition of EGFR by topical application of erlotinib did delay the healing rate of myringotomies but seems not to be suitable to create a chronic TM perforation in rat.
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- Holger Kaftan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-University, Greifswald, Germany.
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Proff P, Gedrange T, Franke R, Schubert H, Fanghänel J, Miehe B, Harzer W. Histological and histomorphometric investigation of the condylar cartilage of juvenile pigs after anterior mandibular displacement. Ann Anat 2007; 189:269-75. [PMID: 17534034 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2006.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The condylar cartilage of the mandible is considered a secondary growth center and represents a joint cartilage different from other cartilage structures regarding its histological structure, its histochemical and immunohistochemical properties and its growth pattern. This study aimed to histologically and histomorphometrically investigate the condylar cartilage after anterior mandibular displacement similar to functional orthopedic treatment. A total of 12 pigs (sus scrofa domesticus) aged 10 weeks were divided into an experimental group and a control group comprising 6 animals each. The experimental animals were provided bilaterally with synthetic occlusal build-ups in the posterior area which induced anterior displacement of the mandible in terminal occlusion. After 4 weeks, the temporomandibular structures were removed en bloc and the condylar cartilage was analyzed histologically and histomorphometrically. As a result, the experimental animals displayed a significantly increased total cartilage thickness of the posterocranial mandibular condyle which was primarily caused by an increase in thickness of the hypertrophic and chondogenic layers. Similarly, the proliferative layer showed a significant increase, whereas significant differences in thickness were absent in the articular layer. Increased cell proliferation was not observed in the experimental animals as compared to the controls. The changes found in the condylar cartilage area suggest that the zonal structure of the condylar cartilage may be modified by an altered spatial relationship between the mandibular condyle and the glenoid fossa.
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- Peter Proff
- Poliklinik für Kieferorthopädie, Präventive Zahnmedizin und Kinderzahnheilkunde, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald, Rotgerberstrasse 8, 17487 Greifswald, Germany.
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Kaftan H, Herzog M, Miehe B, Hosemann W. Topical application of transforming growth factor-β1 in acute traumatic tympanic membrane perforations: an experimental study in rats. Wound Repair Regen 2006; 14:453-6. [PMID: 16939573 DOI: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2006.00147.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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High transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) expression in combination with fibrotic scar was observed in human tympanic membranes containing a chronic perforation. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether application of exogenous TGF-beta1 to experimentally created tympanic membrane perforations might induce a nonhealing tympanic membrane perforation. Bilateral myringotomies were performed in 20 rats. In 10 animals, a single dose of TGF-beta1 (0.1 microg) was topically applied to the left tympanic membrane after perforation. In the second part of the study with 10 animals, repeated applications of TGF-beta1 at a higher concentration were tested. In both groups, the opposite ears received vehicle alone. Tympanic membranes were observed for a total of 5 weeks. The effect of TGF-beta1 on the healing of the tympanic membranes was evaluated by closure rates and histology. In the single application group, the healing process was not delayed. Repeated applications of TGF-beta1 did cause a faster perforation closure and a thicker tympanic membrane. Topical TGF-beta1 applied to a traumatic tympanic membrane perforation does not create a chronic perforation at the concentrations and modes of application used in this study.
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- Holger Kaftan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Ernst Moritz Arndt University, Greifswald, Germany.
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Schallreuter KU, Behrens-Williams S, Khaliq TP, Picksley SM, Peters EMJ, Marles LK, Westerhof W, Miehe B, Fanghänel J. Increased epidermal functioning wild-type p53 expression in vitiligo. Exp Dermatol 2003; 12:268-77. [PMID: 12823440 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0625.2003.00084.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Despite the lack of protective melanin and increased oxidative stress due to mM concentrations of epidermal H2O2 in vitiligo, there is no significantly increased risk for chronic actinic damage and non-melanoma skin cancer. Therefore the question arises, which protective mechanisms could be involved in the skin of these patients preventing the initiation of these cancers. Recently an overexpression of p53 has been shown in vitiligo. Unfortunately there was no further characterization of this elevated p53. Employing a functional colour yeast assay, the study presented herein demonstrates for the first time the overexpression of a functioning wild-type p53 protein in both depigmented and 'normal' pigmented epidermis of patients with vitiligo compared with healthy controls. Surprisingly long-term narrowband UVB (311 nm) treatment does not alter this expression. Moreover, MDM-2, PCNA and p21 protein expression remain unchanged compared with healthy controls. This increased epidermal p53 in vitiligo coincides with decreased thioredoxin reductase (TR) protein levels in both depigmented and pigmented skin whereas mRNA expression is unaffected. Because TR is one transcriptional target of p53, these results support a wild-type functionality, which was further supported by the specific p53 FASAY yeast test. To our knowledge this is the first example of persistent elevated functioning wild-type p53 in humans. Based on our results we hypothesize that the low incidence for actinic damage, basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma as documented in vitiligo could well reside in a protective function of up-regulated wild-type p53.
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- Karin U Schallreuter
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK.
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Miehe B, Fanghänel J, Kubein-Meesenburg D, Nägerl H. Joint Replacement 3. J Biomech 2001. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9290(01)00121-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Miehe B, Fanghänel J, Kubein-Meesenburg D, Nägerl H, Schwestka-Polly R. Masticatory musculature under altered occlusal relationships--a model study with experimental animals. Ann Anat 1999; 181:37-40. [PMID: 10081556 DOI: 10.1016/s0940-9602(99)80084-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In a study with experimental animals, the occlusal relationships of male Wistar rats were altered by the bilateral extraction of lateral teeth; the bolus function was eliminated by feeding a soft diet. Both steps led to relief of strain on the temporomandibular joint and thus also in the muscular system itself. The masticatory muscles adapted to the new experimental conditions. We observed a reduction in muscle dry weight and a shift in muscle fiber composition in favour of the IIb fibers, which indicates that less masticatory strength was required. Adaptation thus occurred equally on the macroscopic and microscopic levels.
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- B Miehe
- Institute of Anatomy, Ernst Moritz Arndt University, Greifswald, Germany
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Free mandibular movements and their neuromuscular guidance were measured with an ultrasonic device and analyzed with computer software developed by the authors. In all patients examined, we found maxillarly- and mandibularly-fixed axes which maintain a constant distance. This guidance system is named a neuromuscularly-determined dimeric link chain. The position of the mandible is defined by the 2 rotational angles (mu, alpha) around the axes of the dimeric link chain. This dimeric link chain of free movements normally functions according to the principle of least action. The angular velocities around the 2 axes show a constant ratio during the different segments of motion. In the mu-alpha-diagrams, the segments of movements of the mandible are represented by straight lines, the shortest path between 2 positions. Individual cases and statistical data show that the structure of mandibular movements of patients with skeletal mandibular retrognathism combined with dental class-II-relationship without craniomandibular pain significantly differs from the structure in patients with neutral alignment. Mandibular retrognathism and class-II-relationship are accompanied by marked coordination disturbances of rotations around the maxillary and mandibular neuromuscular axes. Following orthodontic-surgical treatment that restored ideal alignment of the occlusal, articular, and skeletal structures, the patients examined showed a similar pattern in the structure of mandibular movements to that of patients with neutral skeletal and dental relationships. Thus, combined orthodontic-surgical treatment leads to measurable functional harmonization not only of the skeletal and dental structures, but also of the neuromuscular guidance system.
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- R Schwestka-Polly
- Department of Orthodontics, Georg August University of Göttingen, Germany
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The functional conditions of the mandible are differentiated according to the number of kinematic degrees of freedom assigned to each mandibular movement. One degree of freedom: pro- and retrusive occlusal border movement. The interplay of the TMJs with the occluding teeth determines a compulsory course which corresponds to a 4-bar-chain guidance. 2 degrees of freedom: free sagittal mouth movement without tooth contact. Using graphic recordings of cyclic mandibular movements, the mobile hinge axis is identified as a mandibularly fixed line which is not directly categorized as a part of an anatomical structure. In the maxillary coordinate system, its movement describes a cylinder; sagittally, it describes a circle. The mandibular positions are clearly identifiable with 2 angles. The in vivo measurements show that neuromuscularly healthy systems supply the mandible with anticipatory guidance. 3 degrees of freedom: bolus function. The articular space in the TMJ is utilized.
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Nägerl H, Kubein-Meesenburg D, Schwestka-Polly R, Thieme KM, Fanghänel J, Miehe B. Functional condition of the mandible: physical structures of free mandibular movement. Ann Anat 1999; 181:41-4. [PMID: 10081557 DOI: 10.1016/s0940-9602(99)80085-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Starting with the physical definition of the concept "mobile hinge axis", which only allows 2 degrees of freedom for planar mandibular movement, it will be shown that the hinge axis of the temporomandibular joint cannot be found with a small mouth-opening rotation, as is usual but erroneous. By recording cyclic mandibular movements with a measuring system which itself possesses 6 degrees of freedom, the mobile hinge axis can be found. However, there are patients which do not use a mobile hinge axis, which is indicative of latent functional disturbances of the neuromuscular system.
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- H Nägerl
- IV. Institute of Physics, Georg August University Göttingen, Germany
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The effect of the loss of the suspensory zones of the upper jaw on the cartilage of the mandibular condyles and on the growth of both the viscerocranium and the neurocranium was examined after tooth crowns had been reduced in Wistar rats. We measured the thickness of the individual layers of the condylar cartilage and its total thickness. Alterations in the developmental processes involving the condylar cartilage expressed themselves as accelerated maturation, particularly in the centrally compressed areas of the cartilage. Alterations in occlusion influenced the development of the viscerocranium, whereas no influence on the growth of the neurocranium was detected.
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- J Fanghänel
- Department of Anatomy, Ernst Moritz Arndt University Greifswald, Germany
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