title: Protection of the lip from the activator arm of maxillary distractors.
abstract: The long spring-loaded distractor arms of maxillary distraction devices can cause pain and ulceration of the upper lip. We describe a simple method to relieve the tension and discomfort on the soft tissues using Silastic tubing.
authors.affiliation: Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield WF1 4DG, UK. kanak@talk21.com
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Loukota
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Spencer
mesh_terms: D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D012828:Silicones; C013830:baysilon