In Vivo Effects of Direct Current in the Mandible
- 1 May 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Dental Research
- Vol. 55 (3), 383-390
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00220345760550031601
Abstract
The application of low level direct current with a current density of 50 μa/cm2 within the mandible of mature Beagle dogs results in an increased osteogenesis about the negative electrode (cathode). Significant differences observed between the use of platinum-iridium and stainless-steel electrodes suggest careful consideration of appropriate current density and electrode composition when direct current stimulation is to be used.This publication has 22 references indexed in Scilit:
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