title: Vector control of malpositioned segment during alveolar distraction osteogenesis by using rubber traction.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  In this study we discuss how to control and maintain the vector of the malpositioned segment, which had occurred in post-distraction, and suggested treatments.
  
  
  METHODS
  We studied a patient who had undergone alveolar distraction osteogenesis and revealed a complication at the end of the distraction period; namely, the malpositioned segment. We treated this patient by removing the screw from the base plate and attaching a wire splint on the adjacent teeth during osseous consolidation as an anchorage to fix the malpositioned segment toward the desired direction.
  
  
  RESULTS
  At the end of traction application, a normal arch shape was observed. After the completion of distraction, implants were inserted in the ideal position.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The described treatment strategy appears to have good potential for providing an ideal final position of the lingually or palatally inclined bone segment.
authors.affiliation: Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
authors.forename: Hee-Kyun
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Oh
authors.forename: Hong-Ju
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Jin-Yong
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.forename: Yeong-Joon
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Min-Suk
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Kook
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012408:Rubber; D013165:Splints; D014143:Traction
chemical_list: D012408:Rubber