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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2014-01-01
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Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2014/01000/Article.4.aspx |