Rigid external distraction is a highly effective technique for correction of maxillary hypoplasia
in patients with orofacial clefts. The clinical results after correction of sagittal maxillary …

This meta-analysis aims to provide evidence-based data to assist surgeons to make an
informed choice between distraction osteogenesis or conventional osteotomy for cleft lip and …

The physiologic mediators of orthodontic therapy are the facial sutures, the
temporomandibular joint (TMJ), alveolar bone, and the periodontal ligament (PDL). The PDL …

The aim of this study was to systematically review literature reporting on the use of external
distraction osteogenesis (DO) and internal DO in the treatment of severe maxillary …

Background: Correction of severe maxillary deficiency in cleft lip–cleft palate patients often
results in undercorrection, relapse, and need for secondary corrective procedures. Le Fort I …

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term stability of maxillary
distraction osteogenesis by use of a rigid external distraction device, based on a 7-year …

Rigid external distraction osteogenesis (DO) in the treatment of midface hypoplasia has
been shown to be effective and safe, but there have been several case reports on …

Midfacial retrusion and velopharyngeal in-competence are the two major challenges in the
treatment of cleft lip–cleft palate. Any simultaneous maxillary advancement procedure that …

In accordance with maxillary advancement, significant amounts of up-forward movement of
the nasal bone, mandibular rotation and maxillary dental changes were observed. Maxillary …

PURPOSE: To evaluate skeletal and dental stability in adult cleft lip and palate patients
treated with a rigid external distraction system at the end of distraction and during the …