Segmental mandibular reconstruction by microincremental automatic distraction: an animal study

Ayoub, A. , Richardson, W., Koppel, D., Thompson, H., Lucas, M. , Smith, L. and Boyd, J. (2001) Segmental mandibular reconstruction by microincremental automatic distraction: an animal study. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 39(5), pp. 356-364. (doi: 10.1054/bjom.2001.0658) (PMID:11601816)

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Abstract

We investigated the reconstruction of a surgically created critical size mandibular defect in sheep using a newly developed automatic distraction device. The device has an implantable component, which is fixed to the mandible to allow the transfer of the transport disc across the created defect, and an external component which is mounted on the activation pump and secured away from the site of bone distraction. Compression of the bellows in the external component causes fluid to be forced through the connecting tube into the distraction component. Distraction at a rate of 1 min over 24 h was achived in six sheep. New bone generated at the site of the created defects both anterior (compression side) and posterior (tension side) to the transport disc and had similar radiodensity to the adjacent mandibular bone eight weeks after the completion of distraction.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Thompson, Dr Harold and Ayoub, Professor Ashraf and Koppel, Mr David and Boyd, Prof John and Lucas, Professor Margaret
Authors: Ayoub, A., Richardson, W., Koppel, D., Thompson, H., Lucas, M., Smith, L., and Boyd, J.
Subjects:R Medicine > RK Dentistry
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School
College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
ISSN:0266-4356
ISSN (Online):1532-1940

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