Cephalometric analysis of the consolidation phase following bilateral pediatric mandibular distraction

Hopper R., ALTUĞ DEMİRALP A. T., Grayson B., Barillas I., Sato Y., Cutting C., ...More

CLEFT PALATE-CRANIOFACIAL JOURNAL, vol.40, no.3, pp.233-240, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Journal Name: CLEFT PALATE-CRANIOFACIAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.233-240
  • Keywords: cephalometry, consolidation phase, mandibular distraction, GRADUAL DISTRACTION, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT, SKELETAL STABILITY, REGENERATE BONE, OSTEOGENESIS, ADVANCEMENT, ULTRASOUND, GROWTH, PERIOD
  • Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: The goal of the consolidation phase of mandible distraction is to maintain the improvement in maxillomandibular form and relationship while the generated tissue ossifies. During this period, external deforming forces can act on the healing generated bone. The purpose of this study was to describe the potential cephalometric changes that occur following pediatric bilateral mandibular distraction using external devices.