In this study the literature dealing with experimental cranio-facial distraction osteogenesis
(DO) was reviewed. A PUBMED search (National Library of Medicine [NCBI] revised 1 April …

During recent years, distraction osteogenesis has gained in popularity for thetreatment of
various bone deficiencies either in the vertical, transverse, or anteroposterior dimension …

Transverse mandibular deficiency with crowding of the mandibular anterior teeth is
frequently present in patients with Class I and II malocclusions. The hallmarks of treatment …

Purpose: Experience using distraction osteogenesis for limb lengthening has shown the
importance of appliance orientation. Although successful results of mandibular lengthening …

OBJECTIVE: We sought to evaluate the possibility of distraction osteogenesis as an
alternative to conventional bilateral sagittal split osteotomy. Complications (intraoperative …

Purpose: This study retrospectively evaluated the long-term effects of transverse symphyseal
distraction osteogenesis (DO) on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms, periodontal …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical effects of mandibular midline
distraction osteogenesis on the mandibular complex by using a 3-dimensional finite element …

Idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR), also known as progressive condylar resorption (PCR),
is described by Arnett et al 1, 2 as a dysfunctional remodeling of the temporomandibular …

Purpose: Vertical osteodistraction is a new alternative method for alveolar ridge
augmentation of the mandible. The purpose of this article is describe a technique using an L …

PURPOSE: The aim of this clinical study was to investigate the clinical effects and long-term
results of the transmandibular symphyseal distraction technique for the correction of …