Background Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a functional tissue engineering approach that
applies gradual mechanical traction on the bone tissues after osteotomy to stimulate bone …

Distraction osteogenesis is becoming the treatment of choice for the surgical correction of
hypoplasias of the craniofacial skeleton. Its principle is based on the studies of Ilizarov, who …

Although orthognathic surgery has gained a generalized acceptance for maxillomandibular
deformity correction, several limitations are associated with acute advancement of …

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 …

Distraction osteogenesis of the mandible is an option in the treatment of mandibular
hypoplasia. Today, only intermittent distraction devices are available for clinical application …

Traditional bone grafting relies upon the incorporation of a bone-cell bearing structure into a
recipient site. The graft serves as a scaffold that is eventually replaced and remodeled. This …

Structured Abstract Authors–Kleine‐Hakala M, Hukki J, Hurmerinta K Objective–To observe
the effect of mandibular distraction osteogenesis (DO) on developing molars. Design …

Purpose: Previous reports suggest that device orientation may be one of the most important
parameters affecting the successful application of osteodistraction. However, only computer …

Background: No study has systematically evaluated the effect of distraction osteogenesis on
the gingival tissues. Therefore, this study was designed to analyze the newly formed bone …

Purpose: It has been previously demonstrated that distractors placed parallel to the
mandible in the transverse plane, without regard to the vector of distraction create lateral …