title: Maxillary alveolar ridge augmentation using distraction osteogenesis: a literature review and case report.
abstract: The restoration of the edentulous atrophic anterior maxillary ridge has proved difficult. The absence of both gingival and bony alveolar tissue contributes to these problems. Numerous techniques to address these issues have been described. We report a case of a patient who sustained multiple facial injuries as a consequence of an accident, including the loss of the maxillary incisor teeth and associated alveolus. This patient underwent fixed implant supported prosthetic rehabilitation, following the use of distraction osteogenesis in the reconstruction of the edentulous atrophic anterior maxillary ridge.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Mid Western Regional Hospital, Limerick, Ireland.
authors.forename: Conor
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Barry
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shorten
authors.forename: Rory
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: O'Rorke
authors.forename: Gerard
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kearns
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003757:Dental Implantation; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007572:Jaw Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*