DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESIS FOR HYPOPLASTIC MANDIBLE-CASE REPORTS

Distraction osteogenesis, an established technique used by orthopedic surgeons to repair long bone defects has gained acceptance for correction of various craniofacial deformities.Two cases of postTMJ ankylosis with facial asymmetry and hypoplastic mandible was treated by distraction osteogenesis.With more experience this technique is becoming an essential tool in cranio facial surgeons armamentarium.