title: Correction of an asymmetric maxillary dental arch by alveolar bone distraction osteogenesis.
abstract: This case report describes a new surgical orthodontic approach involving alveolar bone distraction osteogenesis for correction of an asymmetric maxillary dental arch. The treatment was combined with conventional orthognathic surgery to improve the mandibular lateral deviation. This new treatment strategy produced an ideal dental arch and a symmetric facial appearance efficiently and effectively.
authors: Department of Regenerative Oral Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan. seigoohba@gmail.com
authors: Seigo
authors: S
authors: Ohba
authors: Takayoshi
authors: T
authors: Tobita
authors: Nobutaka
authors: N
authors: Tajima
authors: Kyoko
authors: K
authors: Matsuo
authors: Noriaki
authors: N
authors: Yoshida
authors: Izumi
authors: I
authors: Asahina
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000254:growth & development; D002508:Cephalometry; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000254:growth & development; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000254:growth & development; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult