Muscular remodeling is known to be a prerequisite for permanent correction of mandibular-maxillary malocclusion. The objective of this study was to clarify if an increase in type I fiber number is accompanied by an increased capillary density and improved muscular blood flow. Juvenile pigs received build-ups on the molars, which induced a protrusion of 7.6 + 1.5 mm. After 4 weeks of treatment, chronic lower jaw protrusion induced a marked muscle blood flow increase in the anterior and medial regions of the superficial part of the masseter and in the medial pterygoid muscle (P < 0.05). Furthermore, an increase in capillary density and in the amount of type I fibers was found in all regions of masticatory muscles with an increased muscle blood flow (P < 0.05). Finally, the capillary-to-fiber ratio increased (P < 0.05). Muscle blood flow and capillary density showed a strong linear correlation (r = 0.89, P < 0.01). These changes suggest a complex muscle adaptation for long-term, fatigue-resistant activity during the early corrective period of mandibular-maxillary malocclusion treatment.
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