Distraction osteogenesis

Distraction represents an exciting new technique and development with various several potential benefits. Distraction osteogenesisalso called callus distractionCallotasis and Osteodistractionis a surgical process used to reconstruct skeletal deformities and lengthen the long bones of the body. Firstdistraction osteogenesis can produce large movements than traditional osteotomies. Seconddistraction osteogenesis seems to be associated with less relapse than traditional osteotomies. Distraction osteogenesis has enormous potential for treatment of maxillofacial problemsespecially the severe growth deficiencies.It so newgood data do not yet exist to documeits precise role in the treatment of dento-facial problems.