RESEARCH ARTICLE

Current Status of Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound for Dental Purposes

The Open Dentistry Journal 28 December 2012 RESEARCH ARTICLE DOI: 10.2174/1874210601206010220

Abstract

Over the past few years, tissue engineering applied to the dental field has achieved relevant results. Tissue engineering can be described by actions taken to improve biological functions. Several methods have been described to enhance cellular performance and low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has shown to play an important role in cell metabolism. The present article provides an overview about the current status of LIPUS as a tissue engineering tool to be used to enhance tooth and periodontal regeneration.

Keywords: Ultrasound, tissue engineering, periodontal healing.
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