Mandibular widening by distraction osteogenesis in the treatment of a constricted mandible and telescopic bite.
Cleft Palate Craniofac J
; 41(6): 664-73, 2004 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15516173
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Documentation of the application of mandibular widening by distraction osteogenesis and orthodontics. PATIENTS Three patients with telescopic bite resulting from an extremely constricted mandible related to hypoglossia-hypodactyly syndrome. INTERVENTION Mandibular widening by distraction osteogenesis using an extraoral device and subsequent orthodontic treatment.RESULTS:
The extremely constricted mandible and telescopic bite were dramatically improved by mandibular widening using distraction osteogenesis and subsequent orthodontics. Two of the three patients had transient complications; one reported temporomandibular joint pain and the other showed evidence of periodontal damage.CONCLUSION:
Mandibular widening by distraction osteogenesis is an effective technique for the treatment of telescopic bite resulting from an extremely constricted mandible.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Oral Surgical Procedures
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Osteogenesis, Distraction
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Malocclusion
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Mandible
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Micrognathism
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Cleft Palate Craniofac J
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2004
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japan