Immediate Distraction Osteogenesis

• DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e318292c2ce
• Publication Date: 2013-07-12T22:14:43Z
• Authors: Alan Scott Herford; Rahul Tandon; Timothy W. Stevens; Enrico Stoffella; Marco Cicciu
• Keywords: Bone grafting; Mandible (arthropod mouthpart); Alveolar ridge

The goal of this study was to demonstrate the technique and effectiveness incorporating recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) established sandwich osteotomy technique. Although success procedure has been well documented, we hope show that addition rhBMP-2 will enhance formation. We performed a in patients who had treated initially by grafting with suboptimal results. Only defects involving anterior maxilla (3 patients) or mandible (1 patient) were included. There 4 patients, 2 men women, an age range 19 62 years. causes ridge deficiencies ranged from pathology trauma. height (distance) distracted transport segment measured. amount relapse measured 6 months after surgery. All exhibited significant increase height. 6.75 mm (range, 5–11 mm). 8.5% 0%–18%). Dental implants placed reconstructed ridges all patients. no instances permanent paresthesia. Two exposure portion hardware, which healed uneventfully. proven be effective method for augmenting deficient alveolar ridges. may aid its rate promoting osteogenesis at site, especially multiple-operated where other traditional techniques have failed gain desired