TY - JOUR
T1 - Biomechanical configurations of mandibular transport distraction osteogenesis devices
AU - Zapata, Uriel
AU - Elsalanty, Mohammed E.
AU - Dechow, Paul C.
AU - Opperman, Lynne A.
PY - 2010/6/1
Y1 - 2010/6/1
N2 - Mandibular bone transport (MBT) distraction osteogenesis devices are used for achieving reconstruction of mandibular defects in a predictable way, with few complications, less complexity than other alternative surgical procedures, and minimal tissue morbidity. However, selection of appropriate MBT device characteristics is critical for ensuring both their mechanical soundness and their optimal distraction function for each patient's condition. This article assesses six characteristics of currently available MBT devices to characterize their design and function and to classify them in a way that assists the selection of the best device option for each clinical case. In addition, the present work provides a framework for both the biomechanical conception of new devices and the modification of existing ones.
AB - Mandibular bone transport (MBT) distraction osteogenesis devices are used for achieving reconstruction of mandibular defects in a predictable way, with few complications, less complexity than other alternative surgical procedures, and minimal tissue morbidity. However, selection of appropriate MBT device characteristics is critical for ensuring both their mechanical soundness and their optimal distraction function for each patient's condition. This article assesses six characteristics of currently available MBT devices to characterize their design and function and to classify them in a way that assists the selection of the best device option for each clinical case. In addition, the present work provides a framework for both the biomechanical conception of new devices and the modification of existing ones.
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U2 - 10.1089/ten.teb.2009.0502
DO - 10.1089/ten.teb.2009.0502
M3 - Review article
C2 - 19958167
AN - SCOPUS:77952914428
SN - 1937-3368
VL - 16
SP - 273
EP - 283
JO - Tissue Engineering - Part B: Reviews
JF - Tissue Engineering - Part B: Reviews
IS - 3
ER -