Korean J Orthod.
2003 Oct;33(5):391-398.
Distraction osteogenesis in facial asymmetry patient
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- 1Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Korea. kkojji@wonkwang.ac.kr
- 2SKY Plastic Clinics, Korea.
Abstract
- Distraction osteogenesis is a well-estabilished procedure of membraneous bone formation and has been used to correct craniofacial deformities in dentofacial orthopedic-surgery area for decades. In this article, distraction osteogenesis is used for treatment of facial asymmetry. The patient underwent procedures to lengthen the mandibular ramus and body. After distraction, orthodontic treatment was done for occlusal settling.
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