A Review of Animal Models in Dental Research

Authors

  • Sivaramakrishnan Muthanandam Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University, Pondicherry, India.
  • Jananni Muthu Department of Periodontology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University, Pondicherry, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nfmmr/v6/3531F

Keywords:

Animal models, dental research, selection criteria

Abstract

Animals have been used in the service of mankind since time immemorial. Though animals appear different from humans, they share same systemic, physiologic and metabolic characteristics with the advancement of science, the use of animals has expanded into the field of research as well. Numerous animal species are bred in laboratories for research purposes, and selecting the right animal for dental research remains a challenge. This review focuses on the animal models that are available for dental research.

Published

2021-08-02

How to Cite

Sivaramakrishnan Muthanandam, & Jananni Muthu. (2021). A Review of Animal Models in Dental Research . New Frontiers in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 6, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nfmmr/v6/3531F

Issue

New Frontiers in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 6

Section

Chapters