Reconstruction of the adult hemifacial microsomia patient with temporomandibular joint total joint prosthesis and orthognathic surgery [PDF]
, 2018 HFM patients' reconstruction has always been a challenge for maxillofacial surgeons, and numerous reconstructive techniques have been described. Surgical treatment depends on the patient's age and contemplates Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) reconstruction
Basile, Emanuela +5 more
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Self-activated mesh device using shape memory alloy for periosteal expansion osteogenesis [PDF]
, 2013 The present study evaluated the use of this self-activated shape memory alloy (SMA) device, with a focus on its effects in the region under the periosteum. Twelve Japanese white rabbits were used in this study.
Kanetaka Hiroyasu +8 more
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Alveolar distraction osteogenesis applications in cleft lip and palate patients: a literature review
Acta Odontologica Turcica, 2016 Distraction osteogenesis technique has been successfully applied in the craniofacial area for long time, and it is being applied increasingly more in cleft lip and palate patients also.
Öznur Mülayim +2 more
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Stem cell research & therapeutics, 2019 Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is an effective but lengthy procedure to fully induce bone regeneration in large bone defects. Accumulating evidence supports the role of exosomes secreted by endothelial progenitor cells (EPC-Exos) in stimulating ...
Yachao Jia +4 more
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Effect of Membrane Exposure on Guided Bone Regeneration: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis [PDF]
, 2018 Aims: This review aimed at investigating the effect of membrane exposure on guided bone regeneration (GBR) outcomes at peri-implant sites and edentulous ridges.
Allen +70 more
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Platelet-rich plasma does not reduce skeletal muscle fibrosis after distraction osteogenesis
Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, 2018 Background Skeletal muscle fibrosis caused by an increase in collagen deposition often occurs after distraction osteogenesis. Although studies are available reporting the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on tissue healing following injury, current ...
Ichiro Tonogai +5 more
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Complications associated with distraction osteogenesis for infected nonunion of the femoral shaft in the presence of a bone defect A RETROSPECTIVE SERIES [PDF]
, 2010 We undertook a retrospective study of 50 consecutive patients (41 male, 9 female) with an infected nonunion and bone defect of the femoral shaft who had been treated by radical debridement and distraction osteogenesis. Their mean age was 29.9 years (9 to
Blum, A. L. L. +4 more
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Alveolar ridge augmentation using distraction osteogenesis: a clinical trial
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 2012 : Background: Severely resorbed ridges present a great challenge to prosthodontic rehabilitation. Available reconstructive options include autologous/alloplastic augmentation with questionable results, or regeneration of new bone under gradual and ...
Anand Shukla +5 more
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Vertical distraction osteogenesis of a free vascularized fibula flap in a reconstructed hemimandible for mandibular reconstruction and optimization of the implant prosthetic rehabilitation. Report of a case [PDF]
, 2011 Free vascularized fibular flap is considered the treatment of choice in mandibular reconstruction for extensive bone defects (over 6 centimeters) resulting from trauma, infections or tumor resections.
Cho Lee, Gui-Youn +4 more
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Radiation Oncology, 2012 The ability of irradiated tissue to support bony growth remains poorly defined, although there are anecdotal cases reported showing mixed results for the use of mandibular distraction osteogenesis after radiation for head and neck cancer.
Monson Laura A +4 more
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