Foundations: Bone Biology and Remodeling

Explain the specific roles of osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes in the continuous process of bone metabolism.

Describe the biochemical signaling cascade involved in bone remodeling and the factors that regulate it.

Explain Wolff's law and how mechanical loading and strain distribution influence bone density and architecture.

Describe the biological stages of bone healing (fracture healing cascade) following a surgical intervention like an osteotomy.

Explain the clinical significance of bone quality and density (e.g., D1-D4 classification) for implant success.