Distraction osteogenesis in Orthodontics

This book makes an attempt to discuss various methods and techniques of distraction osteogenesis in orthodontics, usually in growing children it is treated with myofunctional and orthopedic appliances and in the non-growing individual with surgery. The stretch of muscles and soft tissues is one of the limitations which brings about higher relapse rate. Distraction Osteogenesis is one such good alternative procedure to overcome some limitations of surgery.

Autorentext

Y. Sai Teja is post graduate student of Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics under the guidance of Dr. Vaibhav Misra at Divya Jyoti College of Dental Science and Research. He is a member of Indian Orthodontic Society.