Effect of piezoelectric instruments on healing propensity of alveolar sockets following mandibular third molar extraction

Background/purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the use of piezoelectric instruments affected the healing propensity of alveolar sockets after mandibular third molar extraction, compared with conventional rotary instruments. Materials and methods: Thirty patients with impact...

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Main Authors: Shang-Jye Tsai, Yen-Liang Chen, Hao-Hueng Chang, Yow-Chyun Shyu, Chun-Pin Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790212001195