The evaluation of the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on new bone formation obtained by distraction osteogenesis in terms of consolidation periods.

The effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on vertical distraction osteogenesis procedure according to consolidation periods has been determined. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may increase the quality and the quantity of bone and shorten the consolidation period. Mutlu I, Aydintug YS, Kaya A, Bayar GR, Suer BT, Gulses A. Clin Oral Investig. 2011 Dec 3. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22134666