Advancement of the anterior maxilla by distraction (case report).
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Karakasis D; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece. dtkar@dent.auth.gr; Hadjipetrou L
- Source
- Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: Scotland NLM ID: 8704309 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1010-5182 (Print) Linking ISSN: 10105182 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Craniomaxillofac Surg Subsets: MEDLINE
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1010-5182
Introduction: Several techniques of distraction osteogenesis have been applied for the correction of compromised midface in patients with clefts of the lip, alveolus and palate.
Purpose: This article presents a technique of callus distraction applied in a specific case of hypoplasia of a cleft maxilla with the sagittal advancement of the maxilla thus not affecting velopharyngeal function.
Conclusion: The decision to apply distraction osteogenesis for advancement of the anterior maxillary segment in cleft patients offers many advantages.