An examination about the effect of promotion in healing after orthognathic surgery by mechanical stimulation

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25861924
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Surgical dentistry
• Research Institution: University of Yamanashi
• Principal Investigator: MARUKAWA Kohei 山梨大学, 総合研究部, 医学研究員 (50444203)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 顎顔面外科 / 顎顔面骨 / 顎変形症 / 顎矯正手術 / 力学刺激 / 骨再生

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This experimental study was carried out using facial bone of rabbit, in order to examine about the effect of promotion in bone healing and in adaptation of temporomandibular joint, by mechanical stimulation using low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) after orthognathic surgery. Consequently, the result suggested that LIPUS promote the bone healing and the restoration of articular cartilage, particularly at postoperative early time. Therefore, it was thought that it was possible to shorten postoperative healing period.

Free Research Field

口腔外科学