title: Management of severe maxillary deficiency in childhood and adolescence through distraction osteogenesis with an external, adjustable, rigid distraction device.
abstract: We present our technique for maxillary distraction osteogenesis in patients with severe maxillary hypoplasia. With the use of an external, adjustable, rigid distraction device, we can now treat patients with severe maxillary hypoplasia with a precise and controlled distraction process, obtaining predictable results. This technique has allowed us to treat patients in all age groups. In this report we review our indications for maxillary distraction and describe our technique using an external, adjustable, rigid midface distraction device.
authors.affiliation: Craniofacial Center, University of Illinois at Chicago 60612, USA.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Polley
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Figueroa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery; D016267:External Fixators; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints