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Mandibular distraction osteogenesis with newly designed electromechanical distractor.

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  • 1From the *Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara; and †3rd Main Jet Base Medical Center, Konya, Turkey.

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A new electromechanical distractor successfully facilitated continuous mandibular distraction osteogenesis in sheep, showing promising results for future human applications. This device offers precise bone lengthening with potential for enhanced patient comfort.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Orthodontics
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) is crucial for treating craniofacial deformities.
  • Current MDO devices often require manual adjustments, impacting patient comfort and treatment precision.
  • A fully automatic electromechanical distractor offers a potential solution for continuous and precise mandibular lengthening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate a novel, fully automatic electromechanical distractor for MDO.
  • To assess the efficacy of this device in a sheep mandible model.

Main Methods:

  • Unilateral mandibular osteotomy was performed on five sheep.
  • The electromechanical distractor was surgically placed across the osteotomy site.

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  • Following a 5-day latency period, the device was activated for continuous bone lengthening over 20 days.
  • Macroscopic and computed tomography (CT) evaluations were conducted post-consolidation.

    • Main Results:

    • The electromechanical distractor functioned without complications in all subjects.
    • Radiographic and macroscopic assessments confirmed new bone (callus) formation within the distraction gap.
    • The average new bone length achieved was 18.28 mm.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel electromechanical distractor is effective for continuous mandibular lengthening in a preclinical model.
    • The device's automatic operation may enhance patient comfort and treatment accuracy.
    • This prototype shows potential for high-resolution movement, warranting further investigation for human clinical applications.