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Introduction
Overview

1. Introduction

2. Historical Perspective

3. Maxillofacial Application

4. The Process

5. The Device

Chapter One
Principles of Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis
    

     1.  Section I

     2.  Section II

     3.  Section III

     4.  Section IV

     5.  Section V

     6.  Section VI

     7.  Section VII

     8.  Section VIII

     9.  Section IX

   10.  Section X

   11.  Section XI

Chapter Two
Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis

1. Section I

2. Section II

3. Section III

4. Section IV

5. Section V

6. Section VI

7. Section VII

8. Section VIII

9. Section IX

Chapter Three
Maxillary Alveolar Distraction
Osteogenesis

1. Section I

2. Section II

3. Section III

4. Section IV

5. Section V

6. Section VI

7. Section VII
   

M. A typical mandibular implant site requires elevation of the crest and management of the knife-edged contour. The majority of the ridge crest is cortical and is not ideal for placement and maintenance of an implant.

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N. Distraction osteogenesis involves controlled transport of the mobilized alveolar segment followed by fixation. The segment is transported to place the cortical ridge crest beyond the reconstructive objective (outlined in red). The effect of the regeneration process is to elevate and widen the ridge.

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