Simultaneous occlusal orthodontics during mandibular distraction osteogenesis.
- Author:
Xiao-Mei SUN
1
;
Li TENG
;
Yu-Hua WANG
;
Feng NIU
;
Qian TANG
;
Guo-Ping WU
;
Lai GUI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Female; Humans; Male; Malocclusion; complications; therapy; Mandible; surgery; Micrognathism; complications; surgery; Orthodontics; Osteogenesis, Distraction
- From: Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2006;28(3):399-401
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the significance and principle of simultaneous orthodontics during mandibular distraction osteogenesis.
METHODSTotally 11 patients simultaneously underwent occlusal orthodontic treatment for 3-4 months during mandibular distraction osteogenesis. Square-wire and elastic loops were adapted to perform the orthodontics by ways of more frequent adjustment of orthodontic device than routine method.
RESULTSAll 11 patients with mandibular micronathia obtained the improved occlusion with their mandibular expected elongation, for instance, their open-bite and teeth displacement were partially corrected.
CONCLUSIONSimultanous orthodontics with mandibular distraction osteogenesis may improve the malocclusion, decrease the orthodontic time, and lead the mandibular distraction direction.
