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[Mandibular distraction during orthodontic treatment].
K H Breuning1, P J van Strijen
1Afdeling Kaakchirurgie, Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei, Ede. breuning@orthodontics.nl
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|March 10, 2004
Summary
This study shows that intraoral mandibular distraction is a successful orthodontic treatment for Class II division 1 malocclusion with a short mandible in growing patients. It effectively corrected jaw relations, leading to a successful treatment outcome.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Surgical Orthodontics
Background:
- Class II division 1 malocclusion often presents with a retrognathic mandible.
- Skeletal discrepancies in growing patients require timely and effective intervention.
- Mandibular hypoplasia can significantly impact facial aesthetics and function.
Observation:
- A young, growing female patient with Class II division 1 malocclusion and a short mandible was treated.
- Treatment involved a combination of functional and fixed orthodontic appliances.
- Intraoral distraction osteogenesis was employed during fixed appliance therapy to lengthen the mandible.
Findings:
- Successful correction of the jaw relation was achieved through mandibular lengthening.
- The orthodontic treatment concluded successfully following the distraction procedure.
- Intraoral mandibular distraction demonstrated efficacy in selected cases.
Implications:
- Intraoral mandibular distraction is a viable and successful technique for correcting mandibular deficiency in growing individuals.
- This approach offers an alternative to conventional surgical methods for mandibular lengthening.
- Further research into alternatives and long-term outcomes is warranted.