Research Article

Effect of Ovariectomy on Stimulating Intracortical Remodeling in Rats

Figure 2

OVX changes the microarchitecture in rat mandibles. Micro-CT images show remarkable trabecular bone loss in OVX rats (a) compared with that in the control (b) group. BMD and BV/TV in OVX group are significantly decreased compared to those in control group. Tb·Th decreases and Tb·Sp increases significantly in OVX group. Tb·N shows no significant difference in both groups. BMD: bone mineral density; BV/TV: bone volume/tissue volume; Tb.Th: trabecular thickness; Tb.N: trabecular number; and Tb.Sp: trabecular separation. and .
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