Changing skeletal pattern by means of osteogenesis distraction: a new therapeutic approach to patients with dysmorphism

J Craniofac Surg. 2010 Sep;21(5):1608-10. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181ecc2b4.

Abstract

The correction of class II high-angle open-bite in patients is difficult to achieve by traditional and conventional techniques in occlusal stability and function. The authors propose a new approach to a patient with dysmorphism (class II, short ramus, and open bite) using distraction osteogenesis to change the skeletal pattern of patients with high-angle class II to low-angle class III before undergoing traditional orthognathic surgery. This new approach is based on osteogenesis distraction, emphasizing planning and surgical procedures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cephalometry
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / surgery*
  • Mandible / abnormalities
  • Mandible / surgery
  • Orthognathic Surgery / methods
  • Osteogenesis, Distraction / methods*
  • Young Adult