scholarly journals Distraction Osteogenesis in Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery

Author(s):  
Firdaus Hariri ◽  
Siok Yoong Chin ◽  
Jonathan Rengarajoo ◽  
Qi Chao Foo ◽  
Siti Nur Nabihah Zainul Abidin ◽  
...  
Author(s):  
M.M. Soares ◽  
D. Paiola ◽  
F. Guerra ◽  
L. Marinho ◽  
P. Duarte ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1469-1481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph A. Napoli ◽  
Carrie E. Zimmerman ◽  
Linda D. Vallino

Purpose Craniofacial anomalies (CFA) often result in growth abnormalities of the facial skeleton adversely affecting function and appearance. The functional problems caused by the structural anomalies include upper airway obstruction, speech abnormalities, feeding difficulty, hearing deficits, dental/occlusal defects, and cognitive and psychosocial impairment. Managing disorders of the craniofacial skeleton has been improved by the technique known as distraction osteogenesis (DO). In DO, new bone growth is stimulated allowing bones to be lengthened without need for bone graft. The purpose of this clinical focus article is to describe the technique and clinical applications and outcomes of DO in CFA. Conclusion Distraction can be applied to various regions of the craniofacial skeleton to correct structure and function. The benefits of this procedure include improved airway, feeding, occlusion, speech, and appearance, resulting in a better quality of life for patients with CFA.


2006 ◽  
Vol 175 (4S) ◽  
pp. 294-295
Author(s):  
Paulo Palma ◽  
Cassio L. Riccetto ◽  
Miriam Dambros ◽  
Rogerio Fraga ◽  
Ricardo Maia ◽  
...  

1994 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy M. Fujitani ◽  
David L. Cull ◽  
David L. Dawson

1981 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 435-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodolphe Meyer ◽  
Ulrich K. Kesselring

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