Guided Biaxial Alveolar Distraction Device in Posterior Atrophic Mandible
Mandible; Deformity
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Mandible; Deformity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with the posterior atrophic mandible. The distance from the alveolar crest to the upper border of the canal is not less than 5 mm. Adult patients from 30-60 years old with no gender predilection who agreed to present for follow-up visits for a minimum postoperative period of 4 months. Patientswithanadequateoralhygiene. The patient should be psychologically accepting of the involved procedures. Exclusion Criteria: Medically compromised patients contradicting operation (ASA III, IV & V). Patients receiving radiotherapy or chemotherapy or bisphosphonate. Bonediseases(Osteoporosis,Osteopetrosis,Osteomalacia...etc.) Any habits that might retard healing such as heavy smoking and alcoholism. A history of any grafting procedure at the designated area.
Sites / Locations
- Outpatient Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, EgyptRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Guided biaxial distraction