Condylar positions before and after bilateral mandibular distraction osteogenesis in children with Pierre Robin sequence

This study aimed to analyze the changes in mandibular morphology after bilateral mandibular distraction osteogenesis (BMDO) in children with Pierre Robin sequence. The positions of the condyles were analyzed in reconstructed three-dimensional craniomaxillofacial images obtained for 18 children before and 8 –12 weeks after BMDO. Differences between pre- and postoperative parameters were assessed using paired t-tests. After surgery, a significant decrease in superior joint space was detected (P

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - August 18, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: J. Liu, Y. Chen, F. Li, W. Wu, J. Hao, D. Luo, H. Wang Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research