Regenerative Jaws: Distraction Osteogenesis in Maxillofacial Care

Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a vital technique in oral and maxillofacial surgery for bone regeneration. The concept of DO was first introduced by Gavriil Ilizarov in the field of orthopedic surgery. It is based on the principle that new bone can be formed by the gradual separation of bone segments after a controlled fracture, known as corticotomy. It involves gradual mechanical stretching of bone segments after osteotomy to stimulate new bone growth in the gap. This method is essential for ...