Histomorphometric Analysis of the Porcine Mandibular Distraction Wound

The results of the present study indicate that bone formation in this model consists of both intramembranous and endochondral components, with intramembranous osteogenesis predominating. Bone formation occurred earlier in the superior/middle portions of the wound, possibly owing to osteoinductive properties of developing tooth buds and the inferior alveolar nerve, respectively.