Distraction osteogenesis is a useful alternative to advance the maxilla in complicated cases of maxillary hypoplasia. The purpose of this article is to review the workup, experience, and preliminary results with the use of internal distraction osteogenesis for maxillary hypoplasia at one teaching institution.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Chandler Medical Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536-0297, USA. vansick@email.uky.edu