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A Mouse Distraction Osteogenesis Model
Published on: November 14, 2018
A multidisciplinary approach to restoring an acquired palatal defect using distraction osteogenesis: a clinical
Paul C Armbruster1, Yoav Grossmann, Michael Shannon
1School of Dentistry, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Abstract:
Prosthetic and surgical procedures can be applied to rehabilitate acquired palatal defects. Distraction osteogenesis may be used to narrow the defect to facilitate bone and soft tissue closure. This clinical report describes a multidisciplinary approach to the closure of a palatal defect with distraction osteogenesis, comprehensive orthodontic treatment, surgical soft tissue flap reconstruction of the residual soft tissue defect, implant placement in the newly created edentulous ridge, and restoration with an implant-supported prosthesis.