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The Use of Distraction Osteogenesis for treatment of the mandibular deformity in hemi facial microsomia: A case report of the double osteotomy technique

Ravishankar Krishna, Santhosh Kumar, Arun Kumar Singh, S. K. Bhatnagar, Vikas Kumar

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SUMMARY A patient presenting with hemi facial microsomia with Grade IIB mandibular deformity was treated by distraction osteogenesis after double osteotomy of the ramus and the body. A satisfactory facial symmetry was achieved following the surgery without any complications.

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SUMMARY A patient presenting with hemi facial microsomia with Grade IIB mandibular deformity was treated by distraction osteogenesis after double osteotomy of the ramus and the body. A satisfactory facial symmetry was achieved following the surgery without any complications.

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SUMMARY A patient presenting with hemi facial microsomia with Grade IIB mandibular deformity was treated by distraction osteogenesis after double osteotomy of the ramus and the body. A satisfactory facial symmetry was achieved following the surgery without any complications.

Key concepts: Distraction osteogenesis, Medicine, Deformity, Distraction, Osteotomy, Hemifacial microsomia, Orthodontics, Mandible (arthropod mouthpart)

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