Abstract
Distraction osteogenesis is a powerful technique for creating new bone during significant lengthening of the mandible or maxilla, without the need for bone grafting and associated donor site morbidity. Controversy exists regarding the application of distraction osteogenesis techniques versus conventional surgical procedures. Clinical experience and documentation in the literature confirm that large maxillary and mandibular advancements frequently require simultaneous bone grafting and may develop significant postsurgical relapse. Intraoral distraction osteogenesis techniques allow greater lengthening of the mandible and maxilla with improved soft tissue response and skeletal stability, compared with conventional surgical procedures.
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