Mandibular hypoplasia with curvilinear distraction

Keçik D., Aydoǧdu E., ATEŞ U., Uçkan S.

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, cilt.21, sa.1, ss.168-173, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 21 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3181c50ff3
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.168-173
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Mandibular hypoplasia, Pierre Robin sequence, curvilinear distraction, distraction osteogenesis, mandibular retrognathia
  • İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Mandibular distraction with intraoral curvilinear distractor is an effective procedure for lengthening the mandibular corpus and ramus dimensions. Mandibular distractor is valuable for the treatment of hypoplastic mandible. The aim of this article was to describe the treatment of a patient with hypoplastic and severely retrognathic mandible resulting from isolated Pierre Robin sequence, by means of curvilinear distraction osteogenesis followed by fixed orthodontic treatment. As a result, the curvilinear path of distraction can form a new mandibular angle and bring the mandible significantly forward. Attention should be given for the stability of the treatment results. © 2010 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.