M S Block1, A Chang, C Crawford. 1. Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans 70119, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study investigated the use of distraction osteogenesis for alveolar ridge augmentation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four dogs each had two superior and two inferior implants placed horizontally into an edentulous mandibular quadrant and, after integration, a distraction device was applied. An osteotomy was made to allow the ridge to be distracted vertically. After 10 mm vertical distraction, the device was stabilized. RESULTS: The vertical augmentation averaged 8.85 +/- 1.05 mm after 10 weeks of healing. Serial sections showed that bone had formed between the distracted segments, creating an augmented ridge. CONCLUSIONS: Distraction osteogenesis has the potential for use in augmentation of the alveolar ridge.
PURPOSE: This study investigated the use of distraction osteogenesis for alveolar ridge augmentation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four dogs each had two superior and two inferior implants placed horizontally into an edentulous mandibular quadrant and, after integration, a distraction device was applied. An osteotomy was made to allow the ridge to be distracted vertically. After 10 mm vertical distraction, the device was stabilized. RESULTS: The vertical augmentation averaged 8.85 +/- 1.05 mm after 10 weeks of healing. Serial sections showed that bone had formed between the distracted segments, creating an augmented ridge. CONCLUSIONS: Distraction osteogenesis has the potential for use in augmentation of the alveolar ridge.
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