Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-1 | Issue-03 | 147-150
Review Article
The Efficacy of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy on maxillofacial bone healing- A review
Dr Vijayendra Kumar, Dr G.K Thapliyal, Dr Priyanka Dausage
Published : Nov. 30, 2016
Abstract
Current management of fracture healing does not involve ultrasound therapy. We describe a systematic review
of randomized controlled clinical trials of low intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy for bone healing and its clinical
efficacy in maxillofacial surgeries. We searched 3 electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of
Randomised Clinical Trials) and selected studies done in the area of ultrasound therapy and fracture healing and
evaluated separately. Therapeutic effects of ultrasound therapy have been studied in the past few decades and various
clinical studies have been published, showing its beneficial results on bone healing and its mechanism of action.
Ultrasound treatment is an innovative, noninvasive modality to enhance bone healing, with minimal side effects. It may
be considered as an adjunct treatment of choice, in management of fractures, reconstructive surgeries and healing of bony
pathologies. Further clinical trials are advised, to access its mechanism of action and application in surgeries of
maxillofacial region.