Abstract
The principle of distraction osteogenesis can be applied to the dentoalveolar region. Reported applications include vertical height augmentation of the alveolus and creation of new edentulous alveolar ridge. The newly created ridge can be used for rapid orthodontic movement, to facilitate closure of wide alveolar cleft and reconstruction. The application of interdental distraction osteogenesis to the management of a case of maxillary hypoplasia with severe dental crowding in repaired cleft palate is presented to illustrate the feasibility of utilizing the principle of interdental distraction osteogenesis to create new bone for tooth alignment and simultaneous correction of maxillary hypoplasia.
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