Korean Journal of Cleft Lip And Palate (대한구순구개열학회지)

Korean Cleft Lip and Plate Association (대한구순구개열학회)
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Considerations in Midface Distraction Osteogenesis Using RED (Rigid External Distraction) II System for Successful Treatment

Rigid External Distraction (RED) II system을 이용한 중안면부 골 신장술시의 고려사항

  • Yang Il-Hyung (Department of orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Baek Seung-Hak (Department of orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Nahm Dong-Seok (Department of orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University)
  • 양일형 (서울대학교 치과대학 치과교정학교실) ;
  • 백승학 (서울대학교 치과대학 치과교정학교실) ;
  • 남동석 (서울대학교 치과대학 치과교정학교실)
  • Published : 2004.12.01
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Abstract

Midface and maxillary distraction osteogenesis (DO) can be an alternative treatement modality for the craniofacial syndrome patients and cleft lip and palate patients. Rigid External Distraction (RED) II system has more advantages in the force vector control than the other types of distraction systems. Despite of increasing popularity of RED system there is few report on the failure factors. Some considerations should be pointed out in using RED II system for successful treatment; the rigidity of intraoral splint, complete separation of bony segment, and the cooperation of patients. Orthodontists, surgeons, and patients have the same amount of responsibility for the successful midface and maxillary DO using RED II system from the beginning to the end of the treatment.

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