title: A simple solution for vector control in vertical alveolar distraction osteogenesis.
abstract: One of the important and frequent complications in alveolar distraction osteogenesis is vectorial change of the transport segment. This report presents a simple solution for vector angulation control by placing intermaxillary fixation screws intraoperatively. Advantages of the technique are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: 1  Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ismail Doruk
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Kocyigit
authors.forename: Hakan H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Tuz
authors.forename: Ozkan
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Ozgul
authors.forename: Fatih Mehmet
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Coskunses
authors.forename: Reha S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Kisnisci
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: alveolar distraction; complication; implant; segment; vector