Midsymphyseal distraction osteogenesis with lingual tooth-supported distractor: a case report

Garg, A.; Utreja, A.Kumar.; Singh, S.Pal.; Rattan, V.; Jena, A.Kumar.

Journal of the California Dental Association 42(3): 179-186

2014


ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256
PMID: 25080724
Document Number: 672019
This report presents the treatment of a patient with severe mandibular anterior crowding caused by anterior transverse deficiency of the mandible. The treatment plan called for midsymphyseal distraction osteogenesis. A tooth-supported distractor placed on the lingual aspect of the mandible was used for mandibular widening.

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