Experimental Model of Ligature-Induced Peri-Implantitis in Mice
Summary
This is a report on an experimental model of ligature-induced peri-implantitis in mice. We describe all surgical steps, from pre- and post-operative management of the animals, extractions, implant placement, and ligature-induced peri-implantitis.
Abstract
Dental implants have a high success and survival rate. However, complications such as peri-implantitis (PI) are highly challenging to treat. PI is characterized by inflammation in the tissues around dental implants with progressive loss of supporting bone. To optimize dental implants’ longevity in terms of health and functionality, it is crucial to understand the peri-implantitis pathophysiology. In this regard, using mouse models in research has proven clear benefits in recreating clinical circumstances. This study aimed to describe an experimental model of ligature-induced peri-implantitis in mice and determine whether there is effectiveness in inducing this disease, given the observed bone and tissue changes. The experimental peri-implantitis induction comprehends the following steps: teeth extraction, implant placement, and ligature-inducted PI. A sample of eighteen 3-week-old C57BL/6J male mice was divided into two groups, ligature (N=9) and control non-ligature (N=9). The evaluation of clinical, radiographical, and histological factors was performed. The ligature group showed significantly higher bone loss, increased soft tissue edema, and apical epithelial migration than the non-ligature group. It was concluded that this pre-clinical model can successfully induce peri-implantitis in mice.
Introduction
Dental implants are increasingly prevalent as a desirable choice for replacing missing teeth1. The prevalence of dental implants in the US adult population is projected to increase up to 23% by 20262. Based on a market analysis report by Grand View Research (2022), the global market size of dental implants was projected to reach approximately US $4.6 billion in 2022. Furthermore, it is anticipated to exhibit a steady annual growth rate of around 10% until the year 20303. Unfortunately, the use of dental implants can lead to complications, such as peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis has been defined as a biofilm-induced condition characterized by inflammation in the peri-implant mucosa and subsequent progressive loss of supporting bone4.
A systematic review found that the mean prevalence of peri-implantitis was 19.53% (95% Confidence interval [CI], 12.87 to 26.19%) at the patient level and 12.53% (95% CI 11.67 to 13.39%) at the implant-level5. Peri-implantitis represents a growing public health, due to an increase in implant failure and, consequently, substantial treatment costs6.
Understanding the pathogenesis of peri-implantitis is crucial to developing a systematic approach to prevent its onset and progression and maximize dental implants' longevity in terms of aesthetics and function7,8. In this sense, using murine models in dental research has proven advantageous, given that mice share more than 95% of their genes with humans9,10, the number of available online genetic databases, and the ability to reproduce clinical scenarios11. All the described advantages allow the dissection of genetic mechanisms in different diseases12, accessible accommodation and management, and antibodies widely available as human panels, beyond the genetic modification availability (e.g., knockout and overexpression) for inflammatory tissue assessment and disease mapping13. Although advantageous, there are few publications addressing peri-implantitis in mice. This is due to methodological challenges, among others, including the difficulty in obtaining mini-implants or installing them.
To develop peri-implantitis in mice, many protocols have been described, such as ligature-induced peri-implantitis, bacteria-induced peri-implantitis14, Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced peri-implantitis15, or the combination LPS + ligature-induced peri-implantitis16. Here, we will focus on the ligature model because it is the most widely accepted method to induce periodontitis17,18,19 and, more recently, peri-implantitis20,21. The ligature placed around the implants in a submucosal position stimulates plaque accumulation and, consequently, tissue inflamation. So, the development of this approach is based on the indication of a viable cost-benefit technique for pre-clinical investigations on peri-implant diseases. This study aims to describe an experimental model of ligature-induced peri-implantitis in mice and determine whether there is effectiveness in inducing this disease given the observed bone and tissue changes.
The overall goal of this article is to report the protocol applied to induce peri-implantitis in mice by ligature and to observe its effectiveness through tissue evaluation and bone loss around the implants.
Protocol
Procedures involving animal subjects have been approved by the Chancellor's Animal Research Committee of the University of California, Los Angeles (ARC protocol number 2002-125), and the Animal Research: Reporting In Vivo Experiments (ARRIVE)22. For this method, eighteen 3-week-old C57BL/6J male mice were used and underwent dental extractions, implant placement and peri-implantitis induction. All dental procedures were performed under 10× microscopic magnification and carried out by trained and calibrated operators (Figure 1A).
1. Pre-extraction steps
- Perform the procedure in a surgical room complying with all biosafety and protection standards.
- Perform asepsis of all surfaces with triple friction using a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution.
- Anesthetize 3-week-old C57BL/6J male mice with 3% isoflurane. Check for the lack of response to paw withdrawing upon touch to ensure sufficient anesthetic depth is obtained.
- To avoid interfering with procedures in the mouth, use a nosecone to maintain isoflurane anesthesia.
- Have an auxiliary operator to stabilize the animal and maintain the mouth opening (Figure 1B).
- Apply ophthalmic lubricant, to prevent irritation in the eyes before starting the extraction.
Figure 1: Operative adaptations: (A) Microscopic magnification. (B) Adapted inhalation anesthesia system and stabilization for mouth opening. Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.
2. Dental extraction
- For dental extractions, introduce a #5 dental explorer between the first and the second molar to start the elevation and luxation procedures by moving the instrument in the mesio-distal direction until the tooth moves in the socket (Figures 2A).
- Next, introduce the #5 dental explorer in the mesial site of the first molar. Do this by moving the instrument in the mesio-distal direction until the tooth moves in the socket.
- Following elevation, use the tip forceps and the suture tying forceps to remove the 1st molar.
- Next, introduce the dental explorer between the 2nd and 3rd molar to elevate and luxate the 2nd molar (Figure 2B).
- Then, use the tip forceps and/or the suture tying forceps to remove the tooth using the instruments to hold it and take out of the mouth. (Figure 2C).
- After dental extractions, ensure complete hemostasis achievement by using a sterile cotton tipped (Figure 2D) for 1 min (Figure 2E,F).
- Immediately after extraction, provide all animals with pain medication (Carprofen/Rimadyl 5 mg/kg) every 24 h. Administer the medication through subcutaneous injection.
- In addition, replace regular food with a soft diet. Administer the antibiotic (Amoxil 0.25 mg/mL) orally by incorporating the medication into the drinking water. Do this for four weeks after extractions.
Figure 2: Initial extraction sequence: (A, B) Maxillary region with 1st and 2nd molar teeth and use of dental explorer for elevation and luxation. (C) Use of the tip forceps and explorer for luxation and tooth removal. (D) Hemostasis. (E, F) Alveolar appearance after extractions. Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.
3. Implant placement
- Using a 15c blade, create a mesio-distal incision through the keratinized tissue in the area corresponding to the previously present teeth. Use the right maxillary molars as a spatial reference (Figure 3A).
- Raise the buccal and palatal full-thickness flaps by using a #5 dental explorer, ensuring complete flap elevation (Figure 3B).
- Perform the osteotomy using a 0.3 mm diameter carbide micro hand drill attached to a Pin Vise (hand drill) and activate it in a clockwise rotation. Create osteotomy sites with approximately 1 mm deep into the healed extraction sockets (Figure 3C).
- Place the custom-designed screw-shaped implants with a smooth machined surface (1.0 mm long and 0.5 mm in diameter) fabricated from 6AL4V titanium rods (Figure 3D), one per animal, by self-tapping in the region of the first and second maxillary left molars using a clockwise screwing motion (Figure 3E-I).
- Immediately after implant placement, administer pain medication (Carprofen/Rimadyl 5mg/kg every 24 h) through subcutaneous injection.
- Allow the implants to heal for four weeks, during which time administer antibiotics and feed as previously described.
- At the end of the healing period, ensure that the mucosal wound is completely closed and has a light pink appearance.
Figure 3: Implant placement sequence: (A) Incision using a 15c blade attached to the handle. (B) Full-thickness flaps using #5 dental explorer. (C) Osteotomy using a 0.3 mm carbide micro hand drill attached to a Pin Vise. (D) Titanium dental implant. (E, F) Implant support and implant holder. (G- I) Implant placement using a clockwise screwing motion. Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.
4. Peri-implantitis induction
- Place a silk ligature (6-0) around each fixture immediately apical to the implant head by contouring the surface of the implant and fixing it with a double knot. Keep the ligature for two weeks allowing the peri-implantitis development.
- Check the ligatures every two days to make sure they are still present. If missing, place a new ligature.
Figure 4: Ligature-induced peri-implantitis sequence. (A-D) Silk ligature (6.0) placed around the implant head. (E-G) Knot closure. (H) Ligature cut. (I) Final appearance. Clinical images obtained from live animals under sedation. Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.
5. Sacrifice
- After the peri-implantitis induction period (two weeks), sacrifice all animals with a high concentration of inhaled isoflurane, followed by a secondary method of cervical dislocation with a rod pressed into the base of the skull and quickly pulling the hind limbs, causing the separation of the cervical vertebrae from the skull.
- Separate the maxillae using sharp instruments, such as surgical scissors, that will separate the animal's entire jaw from the rest of the body.
- Photograph the maxillae using an optical microscope, fix it in 10% formalin for 24 h, then store in 70% ethanol.
6. Micro-computed tomography (µCT )
- Scan the maxillae as previously described18,19 using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scanning.
- Turn on the scanner and the computer, then open the scan software, click on the radiation sign, and wait 15 minutes to preheat it.
- Open the equipment door by clicking on the door icon.
- Use a quarter-size rotary table. Place the maxilla on a 15ml conical tube. Fix the tube in the rotary table base. Place the rotary table in the equipment screw.
- Close the equipment door by clicking on the door icon.
- Turn on the X-Ray source.
- Click on the grab image icon and make sure the bone is on the field.
- Adjust a resolution of 10 µm pixel size, X-ray energy of 55 KVp and 181 µA, filter of AI 0.5 mm, rotation step 0.4, average frame 10. These settings will generate an estimated scanning time of 24 minutes.
- Start the acquisition.
- For reconstruction open the reconstruction software. Use beam hardening of 20%. Use ring artifact of 5%. Use a dynamic range of 0-0.13. Deselect label ON. Click on Prévisualisation. Choose the adequate view that is seen for the region of interest, and save it as TIFF.
- Orient the images obtained using software for viewing and analyzing data. Make the long axis of the implant head parallel to the sagittal and coronal axes and perpendicular to the axial axis.
- Save the sagittal image as a single image for linear bone analysis.
- Save transaxial image as a dataset for volumetric bone analysis.
- Perform linear bone analysis using the analyzing data software. Measure the distances in millimeters between the implant head and the alveolar bone in the sagittal and coronal planes, including mesial, distal, buccal, and palatal sites.
- Perform volumetric bone analysis using analyzing data software. Track bone loss around implants by drawing the region of interest in all slides corresponding to the bone loss.
7. Statistical analysis
- Measure linear and volumetric microtomographic bone loss and normalize these values by dividing each value by the average of the control group. Present an average for all groups, as mean ± standard error of the mean (SEM).
- Compare significance using a two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by a Tukey's test with a 95% confidence interval. (Prism 5). Apply significance levels as follows: p≤0.01**, p≤0.001****.
Representative Results
For this method, eighteen 3-week-old C57BL/6J male mice were used and underwent dental extractions, implant placement and peri-implantitis induction. There were nine animals per group which was statistically significant, considering linear bone loss achieving 80% power, 15% standard deviation (σ) and 95% confidence interval (α =0.05). Mice were fed a soft diet ad libitum during the experiment. Nine mice received a ligature (ligature-induced periimplantitis-experimental group), and nine mice did not receive ligature (control group).
The success rate of implant osseointegration
Respecting the four-week healing period and observing the clinical stability, implants in our study had high survival and 100% success rates as none of the placed implants was lost. No other adverse events were observed.
Clinical evaluation
Using optical microscopy, clinical evaluation was performed through visual inspection and clinical photos immediately after sacrificing the mice (Figure 5). When compared to the control group, inflammation, pocket formation and increased soft tissue edema was observed around the implant in the peri-implantitis group. No evidence of severe clinical phenotype complications was observed.
Figure 5: Representative clinical images of (A) non-ligature (NL) and (B) ligature (L) groups 2 weeks after ligature. Increased soft tissue edema was observed around the implant in the peri-implantitis group compared to the other group. 20X magnification. Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.
Microcomputed tomography analysis (µCT)
Two weeks after ligature placement, when comparing non-ligature and ligature groups, there were significant differences in bone height observed via by linear analysis (Figure 6A, B and C), and bone loss volume observed via volumetric analysis (Figure 6D). Linear bone loss in the ligature-induced PI group was significantly increased compared to the control group. Likewise, when comparing the volumetric bone loss, the PI group showed more significant circumferential bone loss compared to the control group.
Figure 6: Micro-computed tomography analysis. (A) Representative microtomographic sections of control (non-ligature – NL) and (B) peri-implantitis (ligature – L) groups. (C) Graph represents the averaged distance from the implant head to the alveolar bone 2 weeks after ligature. (D) The graph represents the average circumferential volumetric bone loss 2 weeks after ligature. Data represented as average SEM. *p<0.05 (n≥5 for all groups/time points). Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.
Histological evaluation
To determine cellular changes, including bone loss around the implant, decalcified samples were sectioned and stained with hematoxylin & eosin (HE) (Figure 7). The decalcification process was carried out by immersing the samples in 15% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), pH 7.4, for four weeks, changing the solution every three days. With the implants removed, the specimens were embedded in paraffin. So, 5 µm-thick sagittal dimensioned paraffin sections were stained with HE, following standard protocols. As a result, more apical epithelial migration, moderate cellular infiltration, and bone loss in peri-implantitis samples were observed when compared to the control group.
Figure 7: Representative sagittal H&E images of non-ligature (NL) (A) and (B) ligature (L) groups. Increased apical epithelial migration and bone loss in the ligature group compared to the control group. 20x magnification. Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.
According to the most recent consensus on the classification of peri-implant diseases and conditions, the peri-implantitis diagnosis requires bone loss beyond crestal bone level changes resulting from initial bone remodeling22. Therefore, our study presents well-established and validated peri-implantitis diagnosis parameters. And offer a comprehensive evaluation of the condition under investigation.
Discussion
This protocol presents a descriptive report on surgical procedures for peri-implantitis induction utilizing a ligature model in mice. Working with mice has advantages, such as being cost-effective, the availability of an extensive genetic array given the many backgrounds23 among other aspects24,25. Over the years, several studies have successfully utilized mice in the medical and dental fields, including in peri-implantitis26,27,28.
Inevitably, disadvantages such as limited body size and reduced maxillae/teeth dimensions should be considered. In our present protocol, the critical steps refer to the animal size. Despite the ease of obtaining, handling, and maintaining these animals, performing the experimental steps can bring some challenges to the operators, given the small size. To overcome this limitation, two operators are indispensable; where one should open the mouth and stabilize the animal while the other performs the surgeries.
Another important detail is the instrument used for tooth luxation (modified explorer). Considering short dental crowns and the limited space between them, commercially available explorers, even the most delicate ones, are difficult to accommodate between the teeth. Therefore, modifying the tip and obtaining a minimum curvature of 80o was necessary to facilitate handling and positioning. This modification gave the operator greater comfort and operational safety. Another measure in this surgical stage was controlling the force exerted during the luxation to avoid accidents, such as instrument deviation and tissue perforation.
In addition to the same limitations mentioned about small size, the pressure during incision in the palate with a scalpel should also be considered for implant placement. Despite the blade having an adequate size, the millimetric thickness of the tissue to be cut requires extra attention from the operator, who must ensure that no deep or repeated incisions are made. The same goes for the osteotomy, whose vertical pressure accompanied by rotational movements must be gently performed to avoid possible deep perforations in the maxillary sinus. Considering the length of the implants (1.0mm), the use of an optical microscope is a prerequisite. Hence the significance of our method using all the equipment listed.
Although the ligature method has a recurrent and well-established approach in periodontal disease models29,30,31,32, for the peri-implant disease model, some details must be observed, as described in our protocol. Unlike periodontitis induction, in which the dental crowns are visibly exposed, facilitating ligature placement with supragingival visualization, for peri-implantitis induction, implants can be completely or partially covered by keratinized tissue, making it impossible to view. Therefore, a new incision may be necessary, and the ligature placement, in these cases, must be subgingival.
The correct implant site identification and the firm ligature positioning around each fixation were constantly verified every two days, and early replacement in case they had been lost was completed. This ensures that the inflammatory process continues until the proposed model is established33. In all the steps performed, special attention was always given to the constant control of gingival bleeding in mice until hemostasis was achieved. In addition to a soft diet to minimize local friction, measures like this avoid hemorrhagic conditions for the animals and prevent the failure of the procedures performed18.
Based on our representative results, it is plausible to infer that the present protocol had significant findings since our primary objective was achieved. All clinical, radiographic, and morphological parameters observed here confirmed that the ligature-induced peri-implantitis was successfully established. According to the literature, clinical aspects such as increased soft tissue edema around ligature compared with controls should be expected19. Similarly, the Micro-CT outcomes should reveal increased linear and volumetric bone loss in those mice with peri-implantitis, results also observed in our study and following the current literature34. Finally, our study also includes histomorphological analyses by HE that showed a visibly exacerbated inflammatory infiltrate and bone resorption in those animals with peri-implantitis, like several other studies35.
Although this is a positive finding, critical aspects should be pointed out regarding our protocol. Besides the animal's size previously mentioned, another considerable limitation is the inability to perform such procedures without optical magnification. Despite expanding the operator's field of view and confidence, postural discomfort is expected due to the fixed eye contact on the equipment and, at the same time, the detailed surgical performances in a small environment. Despite that, our method has significant merit. It can be applied in different biomedical research areas, such as microsurgeries and bone microarchitecture studies, in addition to precise training for operators' surgical skills improvement.
Divulgations
The authors have nothing to disclose.
Acknowledgements
This work was supported by the NIH/NIDCR DE031431. We would like to thank the Translational Pathology Core Laboratory at UCLA for assistance with preparing the decalcified histological sections.
Materials
| #5 dental explorer | Hu-Friedy, Chicago, IL | 392-0911 | Dental luxation |
| 15c blade and surgical scalpel | Henry Schein Inc., Melville, NY | 1126186 | Tissue incision |
| 6-0 silk ligatures | Fisher Scientific, Hampton, NH | NC9201232 | Ligature |
| Amoxicillin 50μg/mL | Zoetis, San Diego, CA | TS/DRUGS/57/2003 | Oral suspension |
| Bacon Soft Diet | Bio Serve®, Frenchtown, NJ | 14-726-701 | – |
| C57BL/6J male mice | The Jackson Laboratories, Bar Harbor, ME, USA | 000664 | Age: 3-week-old |
| CTAn software | V.1.16 Bruker, Billerica, MA | – | Volumetric analysis |
| Dolphin software | Navantis, Toronto, CA | – | Linear bone analysis |
| Implant carrier & Tip | D. P. Machining Inc., La Verne, CA | Unique product | Implant holder |
| Implant support | D. P. Machining Inc., La Verne, CA | Unique product | Implant capture |
| Isoflurane | Vet One, Boise, ID | NDC13985-528-60 | Inhalational anesthetic |
| Micro-CT scan 1172 | SkyScan, Kontich, Belgium | – | μCT scans |
| Nrecon Software | Bruker Corporation, Billerica, MA | – | Images reconstruction |
| Ø 0.3mm – L 2.5mm Micro Drills | Sphinx, Hoffman Estates, IL | ART. 50699 | Osteotomy |
| Ø 0.5mm – L 1.0mm Titanium implants | D. P. Machining Inc., La Verne, CA | Unique product | – |
| Ophthalmic lubricant | Apexa, Ontario, CA | NDC13985-600-03 | Artificial tears |
| Pin Vise | General Tools, Secaucus, NJ | 90 | Osteotomy |
| Rimadyl 50mg/ml | Zoetis, San Diego, CA | 4019449 | Anti-inflammatory |
| Sterile cotton tipped | Dynarex, Glendale, AZ | 4304-1 | Hemostasis |
| Tip forceps | Fine Science Tools, Foster City, CA | 11071-10 | Dental Extraction |
| Tying forceps | Fine Science Tools, Foster City, CA | 18025-10 | Ligature placement |
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