Evaluation of osteoclastic activity in the canine supraalveolar periodontal defect model: an exploratory study

The aim of this study was to conduct temporal and spatial observations of osteoclastic activity (OA) at periodontal and implant sites following buccal and lingual flap reflection and surgical reduction of the alveolar ridge in a canine periodontal and peri-implant regeneration model to provide baseline information for the design of future studies investigating alveolar OA following injury.