Maxillary distraction with internal devices in cleft patients: Virtual planing and transference of dates to surgical field

Conclusion: This virtual planning protocol as well as the CAD/CAM objet to transfer dates from computer to surgical field are useful in order to achieve a suitable final position of the maxilla. These tools facilitate the positioning of internal distractors, leaving the use of external distractors for advancement greater than 12 mm.

Source: Revista Espanola de Cirugia Oral y Maxilofacial - July 17, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research