Otolaryngology: Open Access
Open Access

Abstract

Distraction osteogenesis is gaining momentum in reconstruction of various deformities and defects in maxillofacial region. Reconstruction of maxillofacial defects is quite a challenge owing to many specialized features unique to the face and supporting skeleton. Various reconstruction modalities for soft tissue as well as hard tissue defects have been in extensive practice varying from pedicled to free grafts (micro vascular). Many of the widely practiced modalities of reconstruction require not only specialized training for surgical skills, but also result in donor site morbidity. The success rate of these reconstruction modalities depends on the surgical expertise of the operating surgeon. With the application of principles of distraction osteogenesis for reconstruction of maxillofacial defects and deformities has begun a new era in reconstructive surgery. Transport distraction osteogenesis is one such reconstructive modality which is widely explored in current treatment trends. Rather it is appropriate to term it as regeneration. The current paper throws light on a paradigm shift of reconstruction to regeneration in treating maxillofacial continuity defects.

Biography

Phani Kumar Kuchimanchi has completed MDS from Meenakshi University, Chennai, India. He is a Life Member of Indian Dental Association (IDA) and Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI). He is in office bearer serving as Convener, CDE in Coastal branch, IDA Andhra Pradesh. He has been serving as Reviewer for journals of repute.

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