title: Distraction osteogenesis in complex facial asymmetry corrections.
abstract: This article highlights the authors' experience in the management of facial asymmetries with the use of distraction osteogenesis. It is a narrative based on the clinical experience at the Meenakshi Cleft & Craniofacial Center at Chennai.
authors.affiliation: From the Meenakshi Cleft & Craniofacial Center, Meenakshiammal Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: Manikandhan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ramanathan
authors.forename: Parameswaran
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Anantanarayanan
authors.forename: J Naveen
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Pendem
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sneha
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D005150:Facial Hemiatrophy / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012649:Self Concept; D012737:Sex Factors; D012934:Social Isolation; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000150:complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome