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KMID : 0952820040070020107
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Journal of Korean Cleft Lip & Palate Association
2004 Volume.7 No. 2 p.107 ~ p.121
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Considerations in Midface Distraction Osteogenesis Using RED (Rigid External Distraction) II System for Successful Treatment
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Yang Il-Hyung
Bek Seung-Hak
Nam Dong-Seok
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Abstract
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Midface and maxillary distraction osteogenesis (DO) can be an alternative treatement modality for the craniofacial syndrome patients and cleft lip and palate patients. Rigid External Distraction (RED) II system has more advantages in the force vector control than the other types of distraction systems. Despite of increasing popularity of RED system there is few report on the failure factors. Some considerations should be pointed out in using RED II system for successful treatment; the rigidity of intraoral splint, complete separation of bony segment, and the cooperation of patients. Orthodontists, surgeons, and patients have the same amount of responsibility for the successful midface and maxillary DO using RED II system from the beginning to the end of the treatment.
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KEYWORD
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Midface distraction osteogenesis, RED II system, considerations
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