Treatment of maxillary hypoplasia with a self-made tooth-borne distraction device
10.3969/j.issn.1001-3733.2009.06.19
- VernacularTitle:自制牙支持式牵张器治疗上颌骨畸形
- Author:
Sufeng ZHAO
;
Enyi TANG
;
Xudong YANG
;
Shijin DA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tooth-bome distractor;
Distraction osteogenesis;
Maxillary hypoplasia
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
2009;25(6):845-849
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate the result of distraction osteogenesis in patients with pretnaxillary deficiency using a self-made tooth-borne distraction device. Methods: A self-made tooth-bome distraction device was used for advancement of the maxillary anterior segment in 28 patients. Results; 26 cases were corrected satisfactorily and have no any complications. In 2 cases the distraction device did not work during distraction. Conclusion: This device can improve the soft tissue profile and correct the space deficiency of the maxilla.
