Distraction Osteogenesis for Reconstruction of Mandibular Symphyseal Defects
- 1 September 1994
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Vol. 120 (9), 911-916
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1994.01880330005002
Abstract
Objective: We investigated the feasibility of arced trifocal distraction osteogenesis for reconstruction of mandibular symphyseal defects. Design: Four adult canine subjects were used. An external apparatus was designed to allow trifocal distraction around an arc. An anterior mandibulectomy was performed between the third premolars bilaterally. The bony defect was regenerated using trifocal distraction osteogenesis at a rate of 1 mm a day bilaterally. New arced bone was produced over a period of 20 to 35 days. The apparatus functioned as an external fixator for the ensuing 6 weeks. The apparatus was then removed, the dogs were returned to their preoperative diet, and were killed after 2 weeks of observation. Main Outcome Measures: Grossly a smooth arc of bone was formed measuring 4.5 to 5.5 cm in length, 2.2 to 3.0 cm in height, and 1.3 to 1.5 cm in width. Histologically all specimens demonstrated direct membranous bone growth. Radiographically opaque columns were seen streaming in the direction of distraction. Conclusions: Symphyseal bony defects resulting from oncologic resection, trauma, and congenital deformities create tremendous cosmetic and functional handicaps and have remained extremely challenging to surgically reconstruct. This study demonstrates the ability to use arced trifocal distraction osteogenesis to reconstruct anterior mandibulectomy defects in a canine model. This method may provide a satisfactory solution to a difficult problem in human mandibular reconstruction. (Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1994;120:911-916)Keywords
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