Zunaira saleh3 days ago

Alveolar distraction osteogenesis.

(A) Pronounced vertical alveolar deficiency of the anterior maxilla. (B) Positioning of distractor on alveolus. (C) Improved alveolar positioning is evident with distraction of the segment at 2 weeks. (D) Preoperative radiograph illustrating vertical alveolar deficiency. (E) Postdistraction radiograph indicating improved alveolar height.