Abstract

VILA MORALES, Dadonim. An anthropometric model presentation to assess the patient underwent to mandibular osteogenic distraction. Rev Cubana Estomatol [online]. 2009, vol.46, n.3, pp. 9-20. ISSN 1561-297X.

Aim: To propose a anthropometric model allows in a homogenous way to assess the course of patients underwent to mandibular osteogenic distraction. Methods: A prior study was carried out which allow us to confirm the lack of a international protocol generalizing the study and the evaluation of results achieved with the mandibular osteogenic distraction and also allows to assess the long-term skeletal relapse. Measurements elements include the McNamara and Steiner's angular and linear cephalometry studies as well as the Simoes panography. A mathematical model was designed with formulae allowing assessing the distraction achieved in branch and body as well as the effectiveness of treatment and long-term stability. Authors propose also a valuation of occlusal changes obtained. Results: The anthropometry model proposed is a tool to apply the scientific method in the study and the assessment of patients underwent mandibular osteogenic distraction. Conclusions: The anthropometry model proposed is a suitable method to assess in a homogenous way the course of patients underwent mandibular osteogenic distraction.

Keywords : Osteogenesis by distraction; mandibular osteogenesis; cephalometry; skeletal stability; results evaluation.

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