Automatic Continuous Distraction Osteogenesis Devices for Maxillofacial Reconstruction Applications
The method of distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a recently emerging reconstruction solution for bone tissue lengthening and reconstructing. By using DO, different bone defects, congenital growth retardation of the bone tissue, and skeletal deformities can be reconstructed. In maxillofacial reconstruction applications (MRA), DO is known as a new solution for bone tissue reconstruction without the need of bone graft. Using DO could reduce complications and limitations of other reconstruction methods, including osteoinduction, allograft implantations, autologous bone graft, and osteoprogenitor
. Recently, a few automatic continuous distraction osteogenesis (ACDO) devices have been designed and developed to be used in human reconstruction applications. Experiments and animal studies have validated the functionality of the developed ACDO devices. It has shown that by using such ACDO devices in a DO procedure, compared to conventional manual DO methods, superior outcomes could be obtained. However, the application of such ACDO devices is still limited. More research and investigation need to be undertaken to study all requirements of ACDO devices to be used in successful human mandibular DO treatment. It is important to determine all requirements and standards that need to be considered and applied in the design and development of ACDO devices
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“Review of automatic continuous distraction osteogenesis devices for mandibular reconstruction applications”
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12938-020-00761-8
