Types of Mandibular Distraction & its Implementation:A Review of Literature

Distraction osteogenesis is a widely accepted modern technique in the field of orthopaedic surgery. Ever since the first application of Ilizarov principles of distraction osteogenesis for mandibular bone reconstruction, several case reports, research findings, systematic reviews and subject reviews have been published. These published data focoused on the sequential development of the distraction osteogenesis technique, its practice, success rate and comfort to the congenital and acquired patients of mandibular deficiency and disorder as well. As on date the craniofacial surgeons, across the globe, prefer the distraction osetgenesis technique over conventional reconstructive surgery by bone graft. This paper attempts to review the scientific principles, protocols, indications, advantages, limitation and future scope of the mandibular distraction osteogenesis and the latest developments in the field.