Distraction osteogenesis in facial asymmetry patient.
- Author:
Ki Chul TAE
1
;
Kyung Hwa KANG
;
Su Haeng LEE
;
Seck Keen YOU
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Korea. kkojji@wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Distraction osteogenesis;
Facial asymmetry;
Occlusal settling
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Facial Asymmetry*;
Humans;
Osteogenesis;
Osteogenesis, Distraction*
- From:Korean Journal of Orthodontics
2003;33(5):391-398
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Distraction osteogenesis is a well-estabilished procedure of membraneous bone formation and has been used to correct craniofacial deformities in dentofacial orthopedic-surgery area for decades. In this article, distraction osteogenesis is used for treatment of facial asymmetry. The patient underwent procedures to lengthen the mandibular ramus and body. After distraction, orthodontic treatment was done for occlusal settling.
