REACTIVATION OF A MANDIBULAR LENGTHENING DEVICE FOR MAXIMAL DISTRACTION

Authors
FIGUEROA AA POLLEY JW COHEN M
Citation
Aa. Figueroa et al., REACTIVATION OF A MANDIBULAR LENGTHENING DEVICE FOR MAXIMAL DISTRACTION, The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 6(5), 1995, pp. 412-413
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
The Journal of craniofacial surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
10492275
Volume
6
Issue
5
Year of publication
1995
Pages
412 - 413
Database
ISI
SICI code
1049-2275(1995)6:5<412:ROAMLD>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
A technique for reactivating the Howmedica mini-lengthening device is presented. This procedure, performed in the clinic, allows for mandibu lar distraction in excess of the standard maximum of 25 mm.