Distraction osteogenesis for craniomaxillofacial problems.
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a biological process involving the formation of new bone between viable bone segments that are gradually separated by incremental traction. This technology has proved useful in several craniomaxillofacial applications where conventional techniques were previously used. This article describes DO and demonstrates three disparate uses for this technology.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School, San Antonio, TX 78229-3400, USA.
Daniel
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Perez
Edward
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Ellis
Omar A
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Vega
D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D019186:Mandibular Advancement / Q000379:methods*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000379:methods*; D063173:Retrognathia / Q000601:surgery*