Simultaneous occlusal orthodontics during mandibular distraction osteogenesis / 中国医学科学院学报

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the significance and principle of simultaneous orthodontics during mandibular distraction osteogenesis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Totally 11 patients simultaneously underwent occlusal orthodontic treatment for 3-4 months during mandibular distraction osteogenesis. Square-wire and elastic loops were adapted to perform the orthodontics by ways of more frequent adjustment of orthodontic device than routine method.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All 11 patients with mandibular micronathia obtained the improved occlusion with their mandibular expected elongation, for instance, their open-bite and teeth displacement were partially corrected.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Simultanous orthodontics with mandibular distraction osteogenesis may improve the malocclusion, decrease the orthodontic time, and lead the mandibular distraction direction.</p>