Effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on injured temporomandibular joints with or without articular disc removal in a rabbit model

Background/purpose: Dynamic stimulation can induce bone and cartilage growth. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on injured temporomandibular joints (TMJs) in a rabbit model. Materials and methods: Twenty-four female Japanese white rabbits...

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Main Authors: Yuki Saito, Takamitsu Tsutsui, Akihiro Takayama, Akinori Moroi, Kunio Yoshizawa, Koichiro Ueki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790220300702