ANIMAL STUDIES AND ITS APPLICATION IN DENTISTRY

This textbook emphasizes the applications of Animal studies in the field of dentistry. Animal studies play a crucial role in advancing various fields of science, including dentistry. In dentistry, animal studies are conducted primarily to investigate the efficacy and safety of new dental materials such as dental implants, bone grafts, and restorative materials, its techniques, treatments, and devices before they are applied to human patients. Animals are used to assess the biocompatibility of dental materials. These studies evaluate the tissue response, inflammation, and healing processes associated with these materials. Animal models are also utilized to study the etiology, progression, and treatment of periodontal diseases. They are employed to study the pathogenesis, progression and treatment of oral cancers. Animal studies aid in the development and refinement of novel biomaterials for various dental applications. Overall, animal studies in dentistry play a vital role in advancing scientific knowledge, improving patient care, and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of dental treatments and technologies before their translation into clinical practice.