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Published on: November 14, 2018

Distraction osteogenesis for correction of mandibular abnormalities.

Vinayak Karun¹, Navneet Agarwal², Virendra Singh³

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Rau, Indore, India.

National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery

|March 26, 2014

Summary

Distraction osteogenesis effectively lengthens the mandible in patients with deformities. This innovative surgical technique promotes simultaneous soft and hard tissue growth, enhancing long-term stability.

Keywords:

Distraction osteogenesis facial asymmetry mandible lengthening

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Mandibular deformities present significant management challenges.
Distraction osteogenesis offers a promising, relatively new approach for correction.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of distraction osteogenesis in managing mandibular deformities.
To assess the outcomes of this technique in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

Twelve patients with mandibular deformities were included in the study.
Osteotomies were performed proximal to the antegonial notch.
A latency period of 5–7 days was followed by a consolidation period of 6–8 weeks.

Main Results:

Significant mandibular lengthening was achieved in all treated patients.
The technique demonstrated successful correction of deformities.

Conclusions:

Distraction osteogenesis facilitates simultaneous hard and soft tissue growth.
This concurrent growth contributes to improved postoperative stability in mandibular reconstruction.