Experimental evaluation of the effects of zoledronic acid on regenerate bone formation and osteoporosis in mandibular distraction osteogenesis


Pampu A. A., Dolanmaz D., Tuez H. H., Karabacakoglu A.

JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.64, no.8, pp.1232-1236, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of systemically administered zoledronic acid (ZA) on the bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) at mandibular distraction sites in rabbits.