Management of Maxillary and Mandibular Post‐Traumatic Alveolar Bone Defects with Distraction Osteogenesis Technique

Vertical Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis of the Atrophic Posterior Mandible Before Dental Implant Insertion

“…29 The successive panoramic radiographs show the vertical lengthening and the gradual radiopacity at the distracted area and implant placement 2 months after the removal of the distraction device ( Figs 2C, D). 29 Clinical photographs after implant placement and prosthetic rehabilitation also can be observed (Figs 3C, D). 29 No alteration in sensation and thus no IAN damage were observed.…”

“…After an alveolar trapezoidal osteotomy in the deficient area, an alveolar distractor was fixated by screws to the bone, the lower plate to the basal segment and the upper plate to the transported segment ( Fig 2B). 29 Vertical alveolar distraction was performed, and the transported segment was elevated at a rate of 0.5 mm/day to a mean total of 14.47 mm (between 12 and 15 mm) ( Figs 2B, C). 29 The successive panoramic radiographs show the vertical lengthening and the gradual radiopacity at the distracted area and implant placement 2 months after the removal of the distraction device ( Figs 2C, D).…”

“…29 Vertical alveolar distraction was performed, and the transported segment was elevated at a rate of 0.5 mm/day to a mean total of 14.47 mm (between 12 and 15 mm) ( Figs 2B, C). 29 The successive panoramic radiographs show the vertical lengthening and the gradual radiopacity at the distracted area and implant placement 2 months after the removal of the distraction device ( Figs 2C, D). 29 Clinical photographs after implant placement and prosthetic rehabilitation also can be observed (Figs 3C, D).…”

“…Mandibular alveolar elongation using distraction osteogenesis after avulsion of tissue due to trauma. 29 A, A 25-year-old patient had a facial injury that resulted in major bone deficiency in the left mandible, resulting in bone and tooth avulsion as shown on a panoramic radiograph. Posterior mandibular alveolar deficiency, which did not permit implant placement, can be observed.…”

Staged Rehabilitation of Posttraumatic Dentoalveolar Defect with Distraction Osteogenesis and Dental Implants

“…12 Various reconstructive and regenerative techniques such as autogenous onlay bone grafting, guided bone regeneration (GBR) with a particulate graft, ridge splitting or expansion technique, osteotomies of the ridge or the jaws, and DO have been used with the specific end goal to vertically augment the alveolar ridge for prosthetic rehabilitation. 13 Each augmentation technique has its own advantages and shortcomings; however, there is insufficient evidence to indicate any preferred technique. 14 Chin and Toth 15 were the first to demonstrate ARA application in humans after traumatic teeth avulsion and alveolar loss.…”