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Distraction Osteogenesis in the Treatment of Mandibular Hypoplasia Associated with Treacher Collins Syndrome

Marijo Bagatin ; Klinika za kirurgiju lica, čeljusti i usta Klinička bolnica Dubrava, Zagreb Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Davor Jokić ; Klinika za kirurgiju lica, čeljusti i usta Klinička bolnica Dubrava, Zagreb Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Željko Orihovac ; Klinika za kirurgiju lica, čeljusti i usta Klinička bolnica Dubrava, Zagreb Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Stojanka Gašparović ; Klinika za kirurgiju lica, čeljusti i usta Klinička bolnica Dubrava, Zagreb Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, Zagreb, Hrvatska

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Abstract

A patient with mandibular hypoplasia associated with Treacher Collins syndrome was treated by bilateral distraction osteogenesis. Intraoral distractor devices provide elongation of the mandible by 17 mm without the need for bone grafts and intermaxillary fixation. Rapid elongation of the bone ensures simultaneous expansion of soft tissues. This new technique is indicted for correction of congenital and acquired jaw deformities.

Keywords

mandible; distraction; bone lengthening

Hrčak ID:

97622

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/97622

Publication date:

15.6.1999.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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