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India | Dental Science | Volume 6 Issue 7, July 2017 | Pages: 743 - 745
Distraction Osteogenesis
Abstract: Distraction osteogenesis is a treatment modality for the correction of bone anomalies and abnormalities which are either pathological or developmental in origin. Its use in the field of dentistry began in the late twentieth century. Successful results from clinical trials has led to more researchers to explore this field. Its use in dentistry involves the correction of craniofacial anomalies, alveolar ridge for the prosthetic rehabilitation and recently for the regeneration of lost periodontium.
Keywords: Distraction osteogenesis, dentistry, regeneration
How to Cite?: Sri Neeraja.P, "Distraction Osteogenesis", Volume 6 Issue 7, July 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 743-745, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20175163, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20175163