Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 65, Issue 2 , Pages 168-176 , February 2007

Low-Level Laser Effect on Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis

  • Michael Miloro, DMD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Leon F. Davis Professor and Section Chief, Residency Program Director, Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Miloro: Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 985180 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-5180
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  • Jason J. Miller, DDS, MD

      Affiliations

    • Resident, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Formerly, Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
    • ,
  • Julie A. Stoner, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive and Societal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.

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 Supported by an educational grant from KLS-Martin, LP, Jacksonville, FL, and Laser Medical Systems, Hedehusene, Denmark.

PII: S0278-2391(06)01897-0

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2006.10.002

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 65, Issue 2 , Pages 168-176 , February 2007

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