Distraction osteogenesis for craniomaxillofacial problems

Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a biological process involving the formation of new bone between viable bone segments that are gradually separated by incremental traction. This technology has proved useful in several craniomaxillofacial applications where conventional techniques were previously use...

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Published inTexas dental journal Vol. 128; no. 11; p. 1159
Main Authors Perez, Daniel, Ellis, 3rd, Edward, Vega, Omar A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2011
Subjects
Alveolar Ridge Augmentation - methods
Cleft Palate - complications
Humans
Mandibular Advancement - methods
Maxilla - abnormalities
Orthognathic Surgical Procedures - methods
Osteogenesis, Distraction - methods
Retrognathia - surgery
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Summary:Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a biological process involving the formation of new bone between viable bone segments that are gradually separated by incremental traction. This technology has proved useful in several craniomaxillofacial applications where conventional techniques were previously used. This article describes DO and demonstrates three disparate uses for this technology.
ISSN:0040-4284