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[Effects of low-intensity ultrasound on bone. Perspectives for dentistry?]
C M Korstjens1, P A Nolte, J Klein-Nulend
1Uit'de afdeling Orale Celbiologie van het Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam. c.korstjens.ocb.acta@med.vu.nl
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|February 8, 2003
Abstract:
Low-intensity ultrasound is frequently used for non-invasive diagnostic purposes. However, low intensity ultrasound can also be used as a therapeutical agent. It has been concluded from animal experiments that it significantly stimulates the growth of bone. In clinical trials an accelerated healing of fracture has been found. Future research has to define the role in dentistry and the final therapeutical value of low intensity ultrasound.