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. 2013 Jul;4(2):206-13.
doi: 10.4103/0975-5950.127653.

Distraction osteogenesis for correction of mandibular abnormalities

Vinayak Karun  1 , Navneet Agarwal  2 , Virendra Singh  3
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Distraction osteogenesis for correction of mandibular abnormalities

Vinayak Karun et al. Natl J Maxillofac Surg. 2013 Jul.

Abstract

Introduction: Management of mandibular deformities is challenging. Distraction osteogenesis is a relatively new technique with promising results.

Materials and methods: We selected 12 patients. The osteotomy site decided was proximal to the antegonial notch. Latency time was five to seven days. Consolidation period was eight weeks in eleven cases and six weeks in one case.

Results: In all the patients, appreciable lengthening of mandible was achieved.

Discussion: The greatest advantage of distraction osteogenesis is growth of soft tissue along with the growth of hard tissue. This increases post operative stability.

Keywords: Distraction osteogenesis; facial asymmetry; mandible lengthening.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
(a) Extraoral distraction – pre-distraction view, (b) Extraoral distraction – intra-distraction view, (c) Extraoral distraction – post-distraction view
Figure 2
Figure 2
(a) Intraoral distraction – pre-distraction view, (b) Intraoral distraction – intra-distraction view, (c) Intraoral distraction – post-distraction view
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