title: Bilateral Alveolar Distraction for Large Alveolar Defects: Case Report.
abstract: Distraction osteogenesis has become a very popular technique, as the ability to reconstruct combined deficiencies in bone and soft tissue makes this process unique and invaluable to all types of reconstructive surgeons. We document a case in which an intraoral tooth-borne distractor was designed and segmental alveolar distraction was performed in a large alveolar defect in a patient with bilateral cleft lip and palate. Cosmetic dentistry was performed to attain a pleasing result. This article aims at highlighting the use of distraction in large defects in which bone grafting only is not a suitable procedure.
authors.forename: Shyam Prasad
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Aravindaksha
authors.forename: Puneet
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Batra
authors.forename: Partha
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sadhu
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