title: Initial experiences using a new implant based distraction system for alveolar ridge augmentation.
abstract: With this case report we demonstrate a new technique useful in augmenting alveolar ridges after resection procedures or atrophic loss of volume. The augmentation is done by means of a new osteogenic distractor (manufactured by ACE Surgical Supply Co., Inc., Brockton, MA, USA), the distraction procedure is according to Ilizarov's principles.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Medical School, Frankfurt, Germany. c.klein@em.uni-frankfurt.de
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Papageorge
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kovács
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Carchidi
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D009060:Mouth Floor / Q000601:surgery; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants