Alveolar distraction osteogenesis: a systematic literature review Lili Yang, Eduardo Yugo Suzuki, Boonsiva Suzuki Lili Yang, Eduardo Yugo Suzuki, Boonsiva Suzuki 1 D.D.S, Student of Doctor of Philosophy Program in Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University. 2 D.D.S, Ph.D, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty ...

Distraction osteogenesis is a method of forming bone through osteotomy and sequential stretching of the healing callus. This process is accomplished with the aid of a distraction device, which is secured with screws placed directly into bone for a predetermined length of time. This clinical report describes the use of distraction osteogenesis to treat mandibular asymmetry in a patient with Gold...

Distraction osteogenesis is a novel method for neo-tissue generation which involves development of both hard and soft tissue under applied force in certain direction. The major advantage of this procedure is diminishing reliability on grafting for reconstruction hence lack of donor site morbidity. Myriad of applications of distraction osteogenesis are present in maxillofacial surgery field whic...

Osteogenesis imperfecta is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of inherited connective tissue disorders in which bone fragility is the predominant feature. Cultured dermal fibroblasts from one patient with the lethal perinatal form of osteogenesis imperfecta secrete type I procollagen at a rate half that of normal cells. Short-term labeling experiments and treatment with alpha,alph...

The minimum prevalence of lethal Osteogenesis imperfecta type II, thanatophoric dysplasia and achondroplasia were derived following detailed case note review of all perinatal lethal skeletal dysplasias (SD) in Northern Ireland over a 12 year period. Multiple sources of ascertainment, including genetic notes, radiological reports and post mortem findings, were used. 39 cases were identified. Tha...

Distraction osteogenesis with the shortening and lengthening method is a well-established procedure for repairing extremities. We used this technique for reconstruction after mandibular segmental resection. A 74-year-old woman underwent distraction osteogenesis with an intraoral device, initially shortening the mandible after a 20-mm-long segmental resection, followed by lengthening at a rate o...

UNLABELLED A 51-year-old male with known osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) (type 1) presented with symptoms and signs of infective endocarditis. Transthoracic echocardiography showed chordal rupture and free mitral regurgitation, resulting in an emergency mitral valve repair. The surgical procedure was largely uneventful but subsequent clinical course on the intensive care unit was complicated by bo...

Distraction osteogenesis is a treatment modality for the correction of bone anomalies and abnormalities which are either pathological or developmental in origin. Its use in the field of dentistry began in the late twentieth century. Successfulresults from clinical trials has led to more researchers to explore this field. Its use in dentistry involves the correction of craniofacial anomalies, al...

Keywords Disease name and synonyms Definition/Diagnosis criteria Differential diagnosis Frequency Clinical description Etiology Diagnostic methods Management Treatment Genetic counselling References Abstract Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a group of inherited diseases responsible for varying degrees of skeletal fragility. Minimal trauma is sufficient to cause fractures and bone deformities. A ...

This article presents an example of prenatal diagnosis of the IIA (lethal) form of imperfect osteogenesis during the second trimester screening examination. At the parents examination external signs of dysembryogenesis in the father are noticed. The further studying of the case allowed to draw the conclusions about the family form of imperfect osteogenesis when the father of a fetus had mild – ...