Distraction Osteogenesis for Maxillofacial Surgeons, an Issue of Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics

Looks at distraction and its operative techniques. This book contains articles that highlight bone healing and the influence of distraction osteogenesis, distractor design and options, intra-arch distraction, indications for alveolar distraction, vertical and horizontal lengthening of the ramus and body, and maxillary advancement.

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Guest Editors Joseph Van Sickels and Bethany Serafin present a comprehensive look at distraction and its operative techniques. Articles will highlight bone healing and the influence of distraction osteogenesis, distractor design and options, intra-arch distraction, indications for alveolar distraction, vertical and horizontal lengthening of the ramus and body, maxillary advancement, midface distraction, and orthopedic and orthodontic manipulation with distraction.