2010
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2009.06.009
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Six year follow-up of a patient treated with mandibular symphyseal distraction osteogenesis

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“…On the other hand, tooth extraction or interdental stripping, more commonly indicated for adult patients, may not provide adequate space in severe cases. [44], [45] Management of extreme transverse deficiencies was conventionally achieved via osteotomy and placement of bone grafts. Attempting to rectify the possible adverse events of bone grafting, Guerrero first used symphyseal distraction osteogenesis for mandibular widening and called it "rapid surgical mandibular expansion".…”
Section: Mandibular Wideningmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On the other hand, tooth extraction or interdental stripping, more commonly indicated for adult patients, may not provide adequate space in severe cases. [44], [45] Management of extreme transverse deficiencies was conventionally achieved via osteotomy and placement of bone grafts. Attempting to rectify the possible adverse events of bone grafting, Guerrero first used symphyseal distraction osteogenesis for mandibular widening and called it "rapid surgical mandibular expansion".…”
Section: Mandibular Wideningmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The placement of the distractor requires a second surgery for its removal and quite obviously additional costs are involved for its purchase 10,30 . Even if these studies show that the risk is low, there is always the possibility of damaging the adjacent teeth.…”
Section: Advantages Of the Techniquementioning
confidence: 99%