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DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESIS
Distraction osteogenesis is most commonly performed in the front part of the mouth, where esthetics represents a major concern. Distraction osteogenesis involves making a cut in the jaw bone, in which a distraction device is screwed into both sides of the cut and slowly separates the bone. Over time, new bone fills in the gap, thereby increasing the height and width of maxillary or mandibular ridge that may support dental implants. However, the distractor will require removal approximately 3-4 months after the procedure, in which additional bone grafting is often necessary at that time. Therefore, distraction osteogenesis often requires 2 procedures and may require several months of healing before implants can be inserted.
Distraction osteogenesis is usually 1.5 hours long and is performed under sedation within an office setting. A soft diet is recommended for 1-2 seeks, and patients usually return to work in 1 week.
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Alveolar Distraction
(Pre - Op)
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Alveolar Distraction
(Post - Op)
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