Management of mandibular hypoplasia using distraction osteogenesis technique.
- Author:
Xuejin, TAO
;
Min, FAN
;
Xiang, LING
;
Weimin, CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Ankylosis/etiology;
Ankylosis/surgery;
Bone Transplantation;
Mandible/*abnormalities;
Mandible/*surgery;
Oral Surgical Procedures;
*Osteogenesis, Distraction;
Temporomandibular Joint
- From:
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences)
2004;24(1):92-4
- 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.
