Rehabilitation of the anterior maxilla after alveolar distraction osteogenesis: A case report

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-325
Author(s):  
Cecilia E. Aragon
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Distraction Osteogenesis ◽  
Anterior Maxilla ◽  
Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis

scholarly journals Use of a Simple Appliance to Prevent Mucosal Irritation by the Distractor Rod during Vertical Distraction: Case Report

2008 ◽  
Vol 02 (03) ◽  
pp. 204-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehtap Muglali ◽  
Nukhet Celebi ◽  
Samet Inal ◽  
Burak Bekcioglu ◽  
Burcu Bas
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Distraction Osteogenesis ◽  
Minor Complication ◽  
Patient Discomfort ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis

ABSTRACTPatient discomfort due to the excessive length of the distractor rod is one of the disadvantages of alveolar distraction osteogenesis. Although this seems to be a minor complication, it can cause severe mucosal irritation on the opposite arch, and uncontrolled forces can lead to the loosening of the screws and the inactivation of the distractor. The purpose of this case report is to introduce an acrylic appliance that is very useful in avoiding the mucosal irritation caused by the long distractrrod. The appliance is simple, effective, and easy to fabricate. (Eur J Dent 2008;2:204-207)

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