Extra Corporeal Shock Wave - A New Wave of Therapy

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has been enormously used in medical practice, especially for the management of various orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy has favorable effects on stimulating callus formation, inducing angiogenesis and bone regeneration and relieving pain. Studies also indicated that extra corporeal shock waves have a significant bactericidal effect on boneand implant-associated infections. The present article reviews the various applications of extra corporeal shock wave therapy in the field of dentistry and the possibility of inculcating the useful properties of shock waves in improving the treatment outcome.