title: Use of distraction osteogenesis for maxillary advancement: preliminary results.
abstract: In this pilot study, the principle of distraction osteogenesis to advance the anterior maxilla of the dog was used. After an anterior maxillary osteotomy, the anterior segment was advanced 10 mm in 10 days. Soft and hard tissue formation resulted in complete healing across the distraction gap without a soft tissue defect.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Louisiana State University of Dentistry, New Orleans 70119.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Block
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Brister
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016723:Bone Remodeling; D004285:Dogs; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D010012:Osteogenesis; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010865:Pilot Projects