The Molecular and Cellular Events That Take Place during Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis

Summary: Gradual bone lengthening using distraction osteogenesis principles is the gold standard for the treatment of hypoplastic facial bones. However, the long treatment time is a major disadvantage of the lengthening procedures. The aim of this study is to review the current literature and summar...

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Main Authors: Adi Rachmiel, DMD, PhD, Yoav Leiser, DMD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2014-01-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2014/01000/Article.4.aspx