| Literature DB >> 10691139 |
B Niederhagen1, B Braumann, S Bergé, J J von Lindern, T Appel.
Abstract
Based on reported animal studies, the case report presented demonstrates the use of tooth-borne distraction osteogenesis for mandibular widening of 1 cm in order to avoid extraoral distraction devices. Detrimental side effects on healthy anchoring teeth are not likely.Mesh:
Year: 2000 PMID: 10691139
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg ISSN: 0901-5027 Impact factor: 2.789