Effect of electrical current on the healing of mandibular freeze-dried bone allografts in dogs

Journal Article · Sat Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0278-2391(85)80047-1· OSTI ID:6527921

Branham, G B; Triplett, R G; Yeandle, S; Vieras, F

Low levels of electrical current have been shown to affect the process of osseous repair. This study experimentally evaluated the effect of electrical stimulation on the healing of freeze-dried mandibular allogeneic bone grafts in dogs. Healing of the grafts was monitored by sequential submento-occlusal radiographs and radionuclide bone imaging at two, four, six, and eight weeks after grafting. Results indicated no significant difference in the osseous repair of stimulated and nonstimulated freeze-dried allogeneic bone grafts.

• OSTI ID: 6527921
• Journal Information: J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg.; (United States), Vol. 6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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