Effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on healing of mandibular fractures: An experimental study in rabbits


Erdogan O., Esen E., Ustun Y., Kurkcu M., Akova T., Gonlusen G., ...More

JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.64, no.2, pp.180-188, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

Abstract

Purpose: Pulsed ultrasonic waves have been shown to accelerate fracture healing of the long bones. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPU) on healing of mandibular fractures.