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 …

Limb lengthening by distraction osteogenesis was first described in 1905. The technique did
not gain wide acceptance until Gavril Ilizarov identified the physiologic and mechanical …

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 …

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

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of mandibular symphyseal distraction
osteogenesis using a tooth-borne expansion device. The sample included 20 Hispanic …

When developmental, traumatic, neoplastic arthritis or ankylosis results in an anatomically
unsalvageable, functionally compromised temporomandibular joint (TMJ), total joint …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the newly formed bone during the consolidation
period of mandibular osteodistraction using quantitative histology. Seventeen skeletally …

In the past alveolar ridge augmentation was mainly based on autologous or allogenic bone
transplants. Since 1996 alveolar ridge distraction has enabled local osseous build-up …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the skeletal and dental positional
changes and histomorphology of the distraction regenerates and mucogingival periosteal …

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