Three-dimensional modeling system for unilateral mandibular bone distraction: A clinical case

Figures & data

Figure 1. Five-year-old patient with a right facial hemiatrophy, Grade IB (classification of Pruzansky): (a) anterior facial view; (b) left profile; (c) right profile. [Color version available online.]

Figure 2. Intraoral views: (a) anterior view; (b) left lateral view; (c) right lateral view. [Color version available online.]

Figure 3. Three-dimensional cephalometric analysis as proposed for determining the distraction vector. [Color version available online.]

Figure 4. The surgical cleavage plane, positioned behind the germ of 47, and passing by the pre-angular incisure of the mandible. [Color version available online.]

Figure 5. Initial bone position. [Color version available online.]

Figure 6. Result at the end of distraction. [Color version available online.]

Figure 7. Three-dimensional distractor in place after surgery. [Color version available online.]

Figure 8. Pathologic occlusal plane. [Color version available online.]

Figure 9. Modified occlusal plane chosen in reference to Camper's plane. [Color version available online.]

Figure 10. Patient's face before (a) and after (b) distraction. [Color version available online.]