Management of mandibular hypoplasia using distraction osteogenesis technique.
- Author:
Xuejin TAO
1
;
Min FAN
;
Xiang LING
;
Weimin CHEN
Author Information
1. Stomatological Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Ankylosis;
etiology;
surgery;
Bone Transplantation;
Female;
Humans;
Mandible;
abnormalities;
surgery;
Oral Surgical Procedures;
Osteogenesis, Distraction;
Temporomandibular Joint
- From:
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences)
2004;24(1):92-94
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
By using distraction osteogenesis technique, 3 cases of mandibular hypoplasia were treated by home-made and German-made jaw distractors: including one patient suffered from bilateral ankylosis of temporo-mandibular joint and 2 patients from deficiency of mandible. The duration of distraction osteogenesis was one month. The bone distractor was removed 3 months after operation. Satisfactory results were obtained in all 3 cases. Distraction osteogenesis can successfully be used in mandibular functional reconstruction and has much more advantages than traditional technique.
