It is very difficult to diagnose and treat Class III malocclusion. This type of malocclusion
involves a number of cranial base and maxillary and mandibular skeletal and dental …

This article presents some general principles underlying regenerative phenomena in
vertebrates, starting with the epimorphic regeneration of the amphibian limb and continuing …

The process of rapid canine distalization through the distraction of the periodontal ligament
is similar to the process in the midpalatal suture during rapid palatal expansion. Rapid …

Nicotine is the main chemical component responsible for tobacco addiction. This study
aimed to evaluate the influence of nicotine on angiogenesis and osteogenesis and the …

Objective. The purpose of this study was to evaluate intraoperative and postoperative
complications of alveolar distraction and outcome. Study Design. Ten patients with alveolar …

Introduction TMJ ankylosis (TMJa) management by arthroplasty alone fails to address the
deformity and the compromised airway. Distraction osteogenesis (DO) can offer a pragmatic …

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 …

Distraction osteogenesis is a useful technique aimed at inducing bone formation in
widespread clinical applications. One of the most important factors that conditions the …

Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) has been widely adopted in modern
maxillofacial surgery due to its less invasive approach and the consistent aesthetic and …

INTRODUCTION: A systematic review of mandibular midline distraction (MMD) was carried
out to assess effectiveness, treatment related difficulties, complications and biomechanical …