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Bone anchored intraoral device for transmandibular distraction
1Division of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, General Hospital St. John, Bruges, Belgium. max.fac@azbrugge.be
The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|February 17, 2001
Summary
The Transmandibular Distractor (TMD) offers symphyseal widening through callus distraction. This intraoral device provides skeletal anchorage and controlled expansion for improved facial symmetry.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Biomaterials and Medical Devices
Background:
- Symphyseal widening is crucial for correcting dental arch discrepancies.
- Traditional methods may involve extensive surgical procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe the Transmandibular Distractor (TMD) as an innovative intraoral device.
- To highlight the advantages of the TMD for symphyseal widening.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the Transmandibular Distractor (TMD) for intraoral expansion.
- Employing callus distraction for symphyseal widening.
- Achieving skeletal anchorage via the device.
Main Results:
- The TMD facilitates symphyseal widening through callus distraction.
- The device allows for expansion along the arch segment.
- Proportional and differential widening in the frontal plane is achievable.
Conclusions:
- The Transmandibular Distractor (TMD) is an effective intraoral device for symphyseal widening.
- Advantages include minimal surgical exposure and precise skeletal control.
- The TMD enables controlled and predictable maxillary expansion.