Main description:

This book, edited by a leading pioneer of craniofacial distraction, summarizes the progress achieved in the field in a way that will serve the needs of the practicing clinician. All components of the craniofacial anatomy are covered and all topics are discussed in depth: clinical and anatomic pathology, diagnostic studies, treatment protocols, preoperative planning (including the latest virtual programs), device selection, operating room technical considerations, postoperative management, and intermediate/long-term follow-up. Relevant and timely studies from the literature are cited. The book is excellently illustrated, with many patient photos, radiographs, and drawings. Craniofacial Distraction will be a superb, up-to-date resource for a wide range of practitioners, including maxillofacial surgeons, craniofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, head and neck surgeons, pediatric surgeons, orthodontists, prosthodontists, and pedodontists.

Contents:

Introduction.- PRINCIPLES: Biomolecular.- Biomechanical. MANDIBLE: Hypoplastic Mandible (unilateral/bilateral).- Orthodontic Considerations.- Post-Ablative Mandibular Defects.-Mandibular Dentoalveolus.- TMJ Reconstruction. MIDFACE: Maxilla/Le Fort I.- Le Fort II.- Midface/Le Fort III - External Device- Midface/Le Fort III - Internal Device.- Variations in Le Fort III.- Monobloc.- Facial Bipartition.- Orthodontic Considerations. CRANIAL VAULT.