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Title:

Comparison of two preoperative protocols for mandibular symphyseal distraction osteogenesis to reduce the risk of tooth damage.

Document type:
Comparative Study; Journal Article
Author(s):
Winsauer, Heinz; Ploder, Oliver; Juengling, Katharina; Walter, Andre; Kolk, Andreas
Abstract:
Two techniques to separate the lower incisors prior to mandibular symphyseal distraction osteogenesis (MSDO) were evaluated with respect to avoiding tooth damage.Fifty patients (20.2 ± 7.0 years) requiring MSDO were treated with a tooth-borne appliance by utilizing two preoperative protocols to separate the central incisors: i) brackets and a V-bent wire with an open coil spring (two-step; TS; n = 24) and ii) a wire attached from the appliance to the central incisors with subsequent dento-alve...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
J Craniomaxillofac Surg
Year:
2017
Journal volume:
45
Journal issue:
4
Pages contribution:
540-546
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2016.12.022
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28189490
Print-ISSN:
1010-5182
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie
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