title: [Vertical distraction osteogenesis of the extremely resorbed edentulous mandible. A retrospective description of 16 patients].
abstract: This study's objective is to assess long-term results of vertical distraction osteogenesis for the extremely resorbed edentulous mandible by clinically measuring and taking x-rays from the beginning of the treatment of 16 subsequent patients to its final moment in the follow up period (ranging from 2-62 months). Bone height, nerve sensitivity, complications and loss of implant were registered. Average bone resorption after 3 years was 11.2%. Out of 16 patients 5 experienced sensory nerve disturbance; 3 suffered complications. The implant success rate was 89.2%. Distraction osteogenesis appears to be a reliable technique, with which stable bone tissue is developed. Risk of sensory nerve disturbance and complications however, must be taken into consideration.
authors.affiliation: Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Grauwen
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jovanovic
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Amir
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Becking
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000209:etiology; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome