Mandibular Symphyseal Distraction Osteogenesis Using a Bone-Supported Distractor | Zendy

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Mandibular Symphyseal Distraction Osteogenesis Using a Bone-Supported Distractor

Author(s) -

Mehmet Bayram,

Mete Özer,

Alper Alkan

Publication year - 2007

Publication title -

the angle orthodontist

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116

H-Index - 86

eISSN - 1945-7103

pISSN - 0003-3219

DOI - 10.2319/070506-274

Subject(s) - distraction osteogenesis , distraction , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , medicine , orthodontics , dentistry , crowding , psychology , biology , botany , neuroscience , genus

Increases in mandibular width by symphyseal distraction osteogenesis have recently been shown to be an acceptable and stable treatment option for transverse deficiencies. This case report presents the application of symphyseal distraction osteogenesis for increasing mandibular width using a bone-supported distractor as part of the orthodontic treatment of a 14-year-old male with a tapered shaped mandible and severe mandibular anterior crowding.

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