Article type :
Case Report
Author :
V.S.L. Jyothi, C. Sunitha, G. Rajsekhar, P. Kiran Kumar, T. Saritha
Volume :
4
Issue :
1
Abstract :
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) has been used recently to correct cleft in the maxillary region with predictable and stable results. This case report describes a case with the use of DO for rapid movement of tooth-bone segments in patients with clefts of the maxilla involving palate. Both acceptable skeletal and soft tissue relationships with satisfactory occlusion were achieved. After 12 months of postoperative follow-up, the occlusal results were stable with minimal skeletal relapse.
Keyword :
Soft tissue, Intraoral distraction device, Distraction osteogenesis.