Distraction osteogenesis for implant site development using a novel orthodontic device: a case report.
The case report describes the distraction osteogenesis of a small bone fragment supporting a maxillary central incisor that had become ankylosed and infraoccluded after trauma. After initial orthodontic treatment, surgery was performed, entailing a trapezoidal osteotomy with minimal periosteal elevation through a horizontal incision. On this occasion, a device was applied, anchored to the tooth, and activated by a micrometer screw. On completion of distraction, the fragment was retained for 5 months. The ankylosed tooth was then removed, and an implant was inserted and provided with an immediate provisional prosthesis without occlusal loading. Five months later, a definitive prosthesis with occlusal loading was applied and is still in place 1 year later without any problems.
Menini
Italo
I
italomenini@alice.it
Zornitta
Claudio
C
Menini
Guido
G
D002648:Child; D015921:Dental Implants; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D020254:Tooth Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000628:therapy; D014090:Tooth Replantation
D015921:Dental Implants