J Korean Assoc Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.  2008 Sep;30(5):495-499.

Solutions and Prevention of Problems Arising from Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis: 4 Case Reports

• Kim YR
• Kim YG
• Lee BS
• Kwon YD
• Yoon BW
• Choi BJ
• Yu YD
• Oh JH

Abstract

For the successful placement of dental implants, adequate alveolar bone height and width are required. Alveolar distraction osteogenesis is an effective method that resolves insufficient alveolar bone height for dental implant placement, and thus has been clinically applied with satisfactory results. But, minor and major problems may occur during the treatment. In the following report, we studied for such problematic cases. The problems are as follows ; 1) sharp edges of the transport segment, 2) infection, 3) soft tissue dehiscence, 4) limitation of distraction, 5) numbness, 6) insufficient bone formation. But, most of them were answered by simple solutions and did not jeopardize the final outcomes. Distraction osteogenesis can be considered a safe and predictable procedure for lengthening the alveolar bone.

Keyword

Dental implant; Alveolar process; Distraction osteogenesis

MeSH Terms

Alveolar Process
Dental Implants
Hypesthesia
Osteogenesis
Osteogenesis, Distraction
Dental Implants