Trabecular organization in mandibular osteodistraction in growing and maturing rats

The peak change in orientation occurred around the mid-consolidation with a greater increase in trabecular mass. Growing rats showed a greater capacity for trabecular organization at earlier time points. However, distraction rate did not have an effect on trabecular organization. These results suggest that trabecular organization can be used as an important indicator to evaluate bone maturation and quality in the distraction regenerate.