Erschienen in:
01.12.2014 | case study
A simplified technique for bridging wide alveolar cleft defects
verfasst von:
Sukhdeep Singh Kahlon, MDS (Orthodontics), Ravi Mahajan, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery), Shilpa Gupta, MDS (Orthodontics), Monaliza Kahlon, MDS (Prosthodontics), Suruchi Seth, MDS (Orthodontics)
Erschienen in:
international journal of stomatology & occlusion medicine
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Ausgabe 4/2014
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Abstract
Wider alveolar clefts/fistulae and maxillary dentoalveolar defects pose problems in achieving complete closure because of the requirement of a greater volume of bone as a graft. Segmented osteotomies have been used successfully for the repositioning of minor segments; however, in major segmented movements, the closing of the flap and the blood supply of the osteotomized segment may be compromised. Interdental distraction osteogenesis has overcome this problem by creating a segment of new alveolar bone and complete approximation of wider alveolar defects. This case report shows an effective and efficient way of distraction using a modified Hyrax appliance.