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; Uysal, H; Cevlik, F

doi:10.1016/j.joms.2005.10.027

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

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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)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 64 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2006
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.joms.2005.10.027
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.180-188
Çukurova University Affiliated: No

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.