TY - JOUR
T1 - Reconstruction and rehabilitation of severe mandibular atrophy using distraction osteogenesis technique
T2 - A case report
AU - Triaca, Albino
AU - Garibaldi, Joseph
AU - Simonetti, Matteo
AU - Balbi, Paolo
AU - Laffi, Nicola
AU - Merlini, Alberto
PY - 2014/12/1
Y1 - 2014/12/1
N2 - Purpose The purpose of this article is to describe a rehabilitation technique for patients with severe anterior atrophy using a combination of distraction osteogenesis and implants to support fixed or removable prostheses. Materials and Methods The surgical technique involves the use of an extraosseous distraction device followed by more than 14 mm of distraction of the mandibular symphysis. Results The patient was successfully treated by the application of 4 implants in the region of the mandibular symphysis, stabilized by an Ackerman bar, and a removable prosthesis. Conclusion Osseous distraction techniques, when possible, are preferable to block bone grafting techniques because they present considerable advantages for patients and surgeons. The combination of distraction and implant placement can rehabilitate patients with severe defects.
AB - Purpose The purpose of this article is to describe a rehabilitation technique for patients with severe anterior atrophy using a combination of distraction osteogenesis and implants to support fixed or removable prostheses. Materials and Methods The surgical technique involves the use of an extraosseous distraction device followed by more than 14 mm of distraction of the mandibular symphysis. Results The patient was successfully treated by the application of 4 implants in the region of the mandibular symphysis, stabilized by an Ackerman bar, and a removable prosthesis. Conclusion Osseous distraction techniques, when possible, are preferable to block bone grafting techniques because they present considerable advantages for patients and surgeons. The combination of distraction and implant placement can rehabilitate patients with severe defects.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.joms.2014.06.418
DO - 10.1016/j.joms.2014.06.418
M3 - Article
C2 - 25236818
AN - SCOPUS:84922844252
VL - 72
SP - 2405
EP - 2418
JO - Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
JF - Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
SN - 0278-2391
IS - 12
ER -