A simple solution for vector control in vertical alveolar distraction osteogenesis

J Oral Implantol. 2014 Oct;40(5):557-60. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-12-00018.

Abstract

One of the important and frequent complications in alveolar distraction osteogenesis is vectorial change of the transport segment. This report presents a simple solution for vector angulation control by placing intermaxillary fixation screws intraoperatively. Advantages of the technique are also discussed.

Keywords: alveolar distraction; complication; implant; segment; vector.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alveolar Process / pathology
  • Alveolar Process / surgery
  • Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / instrumentation
  • Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / methods*
  • Bone Screws
  • Bone Wires
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Jaw Fixation Techniques / instrumentation
  • Male
  • Mandible / pathology
  • Mandible / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteogenesis, Distraction / instrumentation
  • Osteogenesis, Distraction / methods*
  • Osteotomy / methods
  • Young Adult