Fig. 9

(A) H&E and (B) TRAP staining in the interdental area of the maxillary first and second molars.Note: Black arrows in the images indicate osteoclasts (cells positive for TRAP staining with three or more nuclei). (C) Quantitative measurements of osteoclast numbers on the alveolar bone surface in the region of the maxillary first and second molars. (n = 3) (n.s.: not significant; *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001)