Author/Authors :
Mülayim, Öznur Gazi Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ortodonti Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Uzuner, Fatma Deniz Gazi Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ortodonti Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Aslan, Belma Işık Gazi Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ortodonti Anabilim Dalı, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Alveolar distraction osteogenesis applications in cleft lip and palate patients: a literature review
Abstract :
Distraction osteogenesis technique has been successfully applied in the craniofacial area for long time, and it is being applied increasingly more in cleft lip and palate patients also. Especially in large cleft palate cases, bone grafting or surgical procedures such as distraction osteogenesis can be applied in order to ensure a smooth alveolar arc. In this literature review, alveolar (segmental) distraction osteogenesis applications in patients with cleft lip and palate, indications of the technique, advantages and disadvantages, application methods and types of appliances used for this purpose have been evaluated. As conclusion, especially with the application of alveolar (segmental) distraction osteogenesis, successful outcome can be achieved in cleft lip and palate patients with velopharyngeal insufficiency, maxillary hypoplasia and maxillary crowding, and this technique may be an alternative to conventional osteotomies and extraoral distractions.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Cleft lip , cleft palate , distraction osteogenesis , orthodontics
JournalTitle :
Acta Odontologica Turcica
