Cephalometric evaluation of patients treated by maxillary anterior segmental distraction: A preliminary report
Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, cilt.35, sa.6-7, ss.302-310, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 6-7
- Basım Tarihi: 2007
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jcms.2006.12.005
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.302-310
- Anahtar Kelimeler: distraction osteogenesis, premaxilla, cephalometric evaluation
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cephalometric results of distraction osteogenesis in patients with premaxillary deficiency. Material and methods: In this study, an individual tooth-borne distraction device was used for advancement of the maxillary anterior segment. Unilateral or bilateral distraction was performed for 7 patients, according to the specific requirements of the individuals. Cephalometric radiographs were taken before treatment (T0), after distraction (T1), and after consolidation for 8 weeks (T2). Results: Cephalometric analysis revealed that the premaxilla was moved forward and upward and the length of palatal plane increased. Conclusion: These alterations improved the soft tissue profile and solved the space deficiency of the maxilla by increasing the arch perimeter. © 2007 European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery.