Management of severe maxillary deficiency in childhood and adolescence through distraction osteogenesis with an external, adjustable, rigid distraction device

We present our technique for maxillary distraction osteogenesis in patients with severe maxillary hypoplasia. With the use of an external, adjustable, rigid distraction device, we can now treat patients with severe maxillary hypoplasia with a precise and controlled distraction process, obtaining pre...

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Published inThe Journal of craniofacial surgery Vol. 8; no. 3; p. 181
Main Authors Polley, J W, Figueroa, A A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1997
Subjects
Adolescent
Child
Cleft Lip - surgery
Cleft Palate - surgery
External Fixators
Humans
Male
Maxilla - abnormalities
Maxilla - diagnostic imaging
Maxilla - surgery
Osteogenesis, Distraction - instrumentation
Osteogenesis, Distraction - methods
Osteotomy, Le Fort - methods
Radiography
Splints
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Summary:We present our technique for maxillary distraction osteogenesis in patients with severe maxillary hypoplasia. With the use of an external, adjustable, rigid distraction device, we can now treat patients with severe maxillary hypoplasia with a precise and controlled distraction process, obtaining predictable results. This technique has allowed us to treat patients in all age groups. In this report we review our indications for maxillary distraction and describe our technique using an external, adjustable, rigid midface distraction device.
ISSN:1049-2275
1536-3732
DOI:10.1097/00001665-199705000-00008