Vertical alveolar bone distraction at molar region using lag screw principle

Complication rates and associated factors in alveolar distraction osteogenesis: a comprehensive review

“…The duration of the tension was generally about 20 min. Pain during turning was reported in three cases (1%) 27,72 and mild resistance in two cases (1%) 33 .…”

“…The mucosa was perforated in 1 case (0.4%) by the sharp edge of the alveolar crest 33 . Soft tissue dehiscences were observed in 3 cases (1%) by the exposure of two distraction devices 27,47 and a plate 27 .…”

“…Soft tissue dehiscences were observed in 3 cases (1%) by the exposure of two distraction devices 27,47 and a plate 27 . The most frequent complications during the activation and consolidation periods were problems related to the device in 16 cases (6%) 16,19,27,36,55,57,77 and regression of the distraction distance in 18 cases (7%) 33,36,57 . In 9 of these cases (3%), loss of distraction height was a consequence of device problems 36,57 .…”

A Unique Case of Primary Failure of Tooth Eruption with Mandibular Deformity

“…In recent times, bone distraction has become popular for the treatment of patients with cleft lip and / or palate, hemifacial microsomia, and syndromic craniosynostosis [23][24][25] . This technique can also be applied to alveolar ridge augmentation, to facilitate the placement of dental implants 26,27 . Several groups have reported on the treatment of an ankylosed central incisor using a distraction osteogenesis technique [28][29][30] .…”

Various Treatment Options for the Single Implant in the Mandibular Anterior Region

“…During alveolar distraction, the distracted segment may incline lingually because of the lingual muscles [47]. Relapse of distraction in generated bone might occur during the late period of healing, which leads to a loss of approximately 1.5 mm or 20% of the distracted bone height [48]. In only bone grafting, the expected mean resorption during the first 4-6 months was reported to be between 25% and 44% [49].…”