Maxillary distraction in cleft lip palate patients: a review of six cases.

Cleft lip and palate patients can present with a maxillary retrusion with tendency to Class III malocclusion after cleft repair. Maxillary distraction osteogenesis is a technique that provides simultaneous skeletal advancement and expansion of the soft tissues. Six nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate patients, ages 12 to 16 years (mean, 13.8 years), underwent maxillary distraction; four had a unilateral and two a bilateral cleft lip and palate. After an incomplete LeFort I osteotomy; a latency period of 3 days was respected. On Postoperative Day 4, distraction was initiated through anterior traction on a Delaire facial mask using distraction forces of 900 gm. Photographs and lateral cephalometric radiographs were obtained preoperatively and 4 months after distraction. A cephalometric analysis was performed to compare the sagittal dentocraniofacial morphology before and after distraction. The aesthetic improvement obtained by maxillary distraction osteogenesis during the permanent dentition to correct maxillary retrusion in our cleft lip and palate patients was impressive. Skeletal advancement varying from 1 to 3.5 mm (mean, 1.7 mm) was found. However, significant dentoalveolar compensations occurred in three patients. This was due to the dental anchorage of the distraction device and can be avoided only by the use of skeletal fixation.     

Maxillary distraction osteogenesis: a method with skeletal anchorage

Maxillary distraction osteogenesis is a challenging technique to treat severe maxillary retrusion. Maxillary advancement by distraction has the advantage to provide new bone in combination with simultaneous expansion of the soft-tissue functional matrix. Cleft lip and palate patients can present with severe maxillary retrusion and Class III malocclusion. Two 13-year-old patients, born with non-syndromic cleft lip and palate, underwent maxillary distraction--one had a bilateral, the other a unilateral complete cleft lip and palate. Maxillary advancement was performed using an external distraction device in combination with titanium miniplates as a skeletal maxillary anchorage. After a complete Lefort I osteotomy with pterygomaxillary disjunction, a latency period of 3 days was respected. On the fourth postoperative day, distraction was initiated at the rate of 1 mm/d. Preoperative clinical photographs, dental casts, lateral cephalograms, and panoramic radiographs were taken. Further lateral cephalograms were obtained after the latency period, after completion of the active period of distraction, at the completion of the consolidation period, and at 6 and 12 months postoperatively. The aesthetic outcome was excellent and skeletal advancement of 8 and 7 mm was measured without dentoalveolar compensations.     

Maxillary distraction osteogenesis: a two-dimensional mathematical model

Patients with cleft lip and palate with severe maxillary retrusion usually have a mandible with anterior-superior autorotation and subsequent overclosure and loss of the vertical facial dimension. Maxillary distraction osteogenesis can correct the sagittal maxillomandibular relationship and should simultaneously reestablish vertical dimension through maxillary vertical height increase and clockwise rotation of the mandible to restore facial balance. We present a two-dimensional mathematical model in the sagittal plane, which reestablishes sagittal and vertical skeletal deficiencies and proper occlusal alignment for planning maxillary advancement with distraction osteogenesis in patients with cleft lip and palate. The model is illustrated in a case of a 13-year-old boy with a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate and severe maxillary retrusion. The two-dimensional mathematical model described in this article allows the surgeon and orthodontist to calculate in a simple and accurate way the ideal distraction vector to advance the maxilla to its desired position.     

Soft Tissue Changes in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients: Anterior Maxillary Distraction versus Conventional Le-Fort I Osteotomy

The purpose of the study was to compare the soft tissue changes after maxillary advancement in patients with maxillary deficiency associated with cleft lip and palate (CLP) by two approaches—anterior maxillary distraction (AMD) and advancement LeFort I osteotomy (ALO). Twenty patients with maxillary hypoplasia associated with cleft lip and palate who had undergone either LeFort I osteotomy or distraction osteogenesis with maxillary advancement were included in this study. Lateral cephalogram taken at various intervals of time were used to evaluate soft tissue and hard tissue changes over time. In both groups, vertical as well as horizontal changes in pronasale was well observed. A substantial increase in nasal parameters was noted in case of AMD group in comparison to ALO. Though maxillary advancement was evident in both the groups, a significant and consistent change was observed in AMD. Significant vertical and horizontal changes were seen with respect to subnasale and labrale superius in AMD group. Soft tissue as well as hard tissue relapse was greater in ALO group than AMD group. Significant soft tissue and hard tissue changes were clearly observed in both the groups, but the treatment results were more consistent in cases treated with AMD. Hence AMD could be considered as a better treatment of choice in cases of maxillary hypoplasia associated with cleft lip and palate.     

A 2-stage procedure combining maxillary advancement by distraction technique with mandibular setback surgery in patients with cleft lip and palate

A 2-stage procedure combining maxillary advancement by distraction technique with mandibular setback surgery was used to correct jaw deformities in 5 patients with severe maxillary retrusion secondary to cleft lip and palate. First, a Le Fort I maxillary osteotomy was performed. Immediately after maxillary distraction, the distraction device was removed. The advanced maxilla was fixed with miniplates after adjusting the length and direction of advancement, and mandibular setback surgery was performed simultaneously to obtain a normal occlusal relationship. This 2-stage procedure resulted in stable occlusion and a markedly improved facial profile.     

Skeletal stability in patients with clefts after large maxillary advancements using intraoral distraction

Maxillary hypoplasia is a common outcome in patients with cleft lip and palate after surgical and orthodontic interventions, and maxillary distraction osteogenesis has become a useful procedure for patients with extensive maxillary deformities. The aim of this study was to evaluate long term (two years) stability after maxillary advancement of more than 10 mm by distraction osteogenesis in cleft patients using internal devices. We organised a retrospective study on 42 patients with cleft lip and palate using cephalometric analysis before and after maxillary distraction osteogenesis and evaluated them for 24 months. Postoperative measurements showed a marked advancement with an increase of 13.3 mm and 10.8° in the length of the maxilla (Co-A) and SNA, respectively, including a shift from Angle class III to class I in dental relations. Follow-up observations showed preservation of maxillary length with a relapse of only 6.0 % (mean (SD) 0.8 (0.7) mm) and 10% relapse in SNA angle (mean (SD)1.1 (1.4) °) one year postoperatively and a negligible regression at the two years’ follow up. This large-scale study shows stable results of skeletal advancement using distraction osteogenesis, indicating safe and reliable outcomes among patients with cleft lip and palate.     

Correction of midface deficiency using intra-oral distraction device

A wide variety of disease processes produce alteration of midfacial skeletal growth, resulting in moderate-to-severe midface deficiency presenting as retrusion associated with Angle’s class III malocclusion. Most cases of midface deficiency are seen in patients of cleft lip/palate. The surgical procedure to correct the clefts, undertaken over a long period of time from infancy to the teens tends to take its toll on the soft tissues over the midface. The scarring that is a feature in these conditions results in hampering of normal growth of the midface causing the deformity. Conventional procedures to correct the deformity by surgical advancement have been less than satisfactory in terms of success. This is where the concept of multidimensional growth using distraction proved useful. Today distraction has proved to be a versatile tool in the correction of midface deficiencies due to its various advantages. Six patients of cleft lip/palate were taken up for advancement of the hypoplastic midface using intra-oral distractors with successful and stable results.     

Distraction osteogenesis in the maxilla for a patient with a repaired cleft lip and palate: a case report

Distraction osteogenesis (DO) has gained wide acceptance as a viable modality for lengthening hypoplastic skeletal structures in the maxillofacial region. For patients with cleft lip and palate with skeletal maxillary deficiency, this technique has recently been applied extensively as an alternative to orthognathic surgical procedures. Decreased intraoperative morbidity and rates of postoperative midface regression along with esthetically acceptable soft tissue profile are the main advantages of this procedure against traditional osteotomies. This case report documents the use of rigid external distraction (RED) in the treatment of a 20-year-old female patient with midface deficiency secondary to cleft lip and palate repair.     

唇腭裂继发上颌骨发育不足患者牵引成骨后软组织侧貌变化

目的　比较唇腭裂术后继发上颌骨发育不足患者颅外支架式牵引成骨术 (RigidExternalDistraction ,RED)前后软组织面型及鼻唇部变化 ,评价RED治疗上颌发育不足效果。方法　唇腭裂术后继发上颌骨发育不足患者 2 2名 ,其中男性 14名 ,女性 8名 ,平均年龄为 15 3岁。所有患者在改良高位LeFortⅠ型截骨术基础上行颅外支架式上颌骨牵引成骨术。测量RED前后头颅定位侧位片软组织面型、鼻唇部结构各项指标 ,用配对t检验比较RED术前术后变化。结果　RED前后面凸角、软组织鼻根点至零子午线距离、软组织颏前点至零子午线距离、上唇长度、唇间隙、唇颏比和颏唇沟深度变化具高度显著性差异。鼻唇角RED后增加了 7°。上中切牙露出程度无变化。结论　RED治疗唇腭裂术后继发上颌骨发育不足患者 ,在有效地延长前移上颌骨同时 ,面中下部软组织得到适应性改变 ,使面型更为协调 ,上唇长度得到延长 ,鼻唇角趋向增大。     

唇腭裂继发上颌骨发育不足牵引成骨后腭咽部功能变化

目的　通过颅外支架式上颌骨牵引成骨术 (RigidExternalDistraction ,RED)前后唇腭裂患者静止位和[i]发音位头颅定位侧位片腭咽部结构变化 ,拟评价上颌骨牵引成骨术对唇腭裂患者腭咽部结构功能的影响及其相关因素。方法　 1999～ 2 0 0 1年行颅外支架式上颌骨牵引成骨术的唇腭裂术后上颌发育不足患者 2 1名 ,平均年龄15 .0 5岁。所有患者RED术前后拍摄静止位及 [i]位头颅定位片 ,然后对腭咽部结构功能指标测量分析。结果　(1)RED术后PNS A、PNS PPW、NR、ASPHP、RVCR、EASP和MSP具有显著性变化 ;(2 )RVCR的变化与上颌骨前移幅度、PNS PPW增加幅度和NR增大程度呈正相关。上颌前移幅度还与软硬腭夹角增加呈正相关。结论　 (1)上颌骨牵引成骨术后腭咽腔深度增加 ,对唇腭裂患者腭咽闭合功能仍有一定负面影响 ,但同时腭咽部软组织有代偿性改变 ;(2 )上颌骨前移幅度与RED术后腭咽闭合功能变化有关 ;(3)咽后壁瓣的存在对防止和减少RED术后腭咽闭合功能不全产生有积极作用。     

Soft tissue profile changes after maxillary advancement with distraction osteogenesis by use of a rigid external distraction device: a 1-year follow-up.

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to evaluate the soft tissue profile changes after maxillary advancement with distraction osteogenesis (DO). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Sixteen subjects underwent maxillary advancement with rigid external distraction after a high Le Fort I osteotomy. There were 11 male and 5 female patients, ages 5.2 to 25.7 years. The subjects included 9 with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP), 4 with bilateral CLP, 2 with facial clefts and bilateral CLP, and 1 with cleft palate. Pretreatment and posttreatment lateral cephalograms were compared to evaluate the changes in soft tissue profile. A line 7 degrees below the SN plane was used as the horizontal coordinate, and a perpendicular line through Sella was used as the vertical coordinate in an XY coordinate system. RESULTS: The preoperative facial concavity (N'SnPg') was reduced by 15.59 degrees, and the nasal tip moved 3.75 mm forward and 2.05 mm upward. These changes were positively correlated with the change of ANS position. The soft-tissue-to-hard-tissue ratio was 0.53:1 for nasal tip and ANS. The ratio was negatively correlated with the age of the patient. The ratio of soft tissue A point to skeletal A point was 0.96:1 and for the incisal edge to vermilion border of the upper lip it was 0.8:1. The soft tissue B point and Pg did not change significantly with maxillary distraction. However, the nasolabial angle increased by 4.96 degrees, the upper lip curvature flattened by 0.65 mm, and the lower lip curvature was accentuated by 0.89 mm after distraction. The amount of upper incisal exposure increased from 1.1 to 5.01 mm in the rest position. CONCLUSION: Maxillary DO improved the soft tissue profile by increasing nasal projection, normalizing the nasolabial angle, and making the upper lip more prominent. More upper anterior tooth show in the rest position was obtained, but the upper lip length did not change. The concave facial profile became convex, with improved facial balance and aesthetics.     

Treatment of severe maxillary hypoplasia with oligodontia and complete bilateral cleft lip and palate by maxillary anterior segmental distraction osteogenesis

Effective maxillary advance treatment is difficult to achieve without impairing velopharyngeal function in patients with severe maxillary deficiency. We describe successful orthodontic treatment using maxillary anterior segmental distraction osteogenesis (MASDO) in a patient with cleft lip and palate. A 20-year-old woman with bilateral cleft lip and palate, multiple congenitally missing teeth, reduced maxilla, concave soft-tissue profile, and skeletal Class III jaw relationship was treated with a combination of orthodontic treatment and MASDO. After treatment, the anterior maxilla was displaced forward with new bone formation induced in the distraction gap for insertion of dental implants. Maxillary hypoplasia was successfully treated while preserving the velopharyngeal function with MASDO. We suggest that MASDO is useful for patients with severe maxillary hypoplasia.     

Rigid external distraction using skeletal anchorage to cleft maxilla united with alveolar bone grafting.

OBJECTIVE: Documentation of the application of maxillary distraction osteogenesis using rigid external distraction (RED) with skeletal anchorage combined with predistraction alveolar bone grafting (ABG) in cleft maxilla. DESIGN: Case report. PATIENT: A patient with numerous congenital missing teeth and severe maxillary deficiency related to complete bilateral cleft lip and palate with large alveolar bone defect. INTERVENTION: The patient received preoperative orthodontic treatment, predistraction ABG, and maxillary distraction osteogenesis using RED with skeletal anchorage. RESULTS: Predistraction ABG completely united the cleft maxilla. The united maxilla was successfully advanced by the RED system with skeletal anchorage, despite unsound dentition with numerous congenital missing teeth. CONCLUSION: The present study demonstrates that the combination of predistraction ABG and RED system with skeletal anchorage is effective for the treatment of severe maxillary deficiency related to complete bilateral cleft lip and palate with large bone defect and numerous congenital missing teeth.     

Maxillary expansion and protraction in correction of midface retrusion in a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate patient

A 7-year-old girl with a cleft lip and palate had a midface retrusion due to growth inhibition of the maxillary complex. She presented for correction of a severe total crossbite with a Class III skeletal pattern. Initially, maxillary expansion was provided to widen the maxilla and then maxillary protraction headgear was worn to improve the sagittal skeletal relation. Fixed orthodontic appliances were placed to align the dentition and Class III elastics were used to establish intercuspation and stability. The maxillary expansion and protraction usually provide effective improvement in skeletal Class III patients with repaired cleft lip and palate patients. The success of the orthopedic procedure essentially depends on the individual growth of the maxilla and the mandible. This case report shows the significant growth of the mandible after maxillary expansion and protraction in late adolescence.     

Rapid maxillary distraction protocol utilizing the halo distraction system and rigid internal fixation.

OBJECTIVE: To shorten head frame wear time associated with external halo distraction (HD), we have adapted a protocol for maxillary distraction with the halo system that integrates plate fixation. PARTICIPANTS: All patients had a history of cleft lip and/or palate and maxillary retrusion > or = 8 mm. Five patients treated with this protocol and followed for at least 1 year were included in this study. INTERVENTIONS: The protocol included a 3-day latency period, variable maxillary distraction, and removal of the halo device with simultaneous rigid internal fixation. Two patients had a variable period of maxillomandibular fixation (MMF), which maintained the maxillary advancement and idealized intercuspal position while permitting further callus maturation. Cephalographs were obtained preoperatively, immediately following distractor removal, and 1 year after rigid internal fixation. RESULTS: The mean age at time of surgery was 18.7 years. The maxillary deficiency ranged from 8 to 15 mm (mean = 10.6 mm). All five patients demonstrated excellent occlusion. Cephalometric analysis 1-year post rigid internal fixation revealed minimal (<1 mm) skeletal relapse. CONCLUSIONS: Rapid maxillary distraction followed by MMF to maintain maxillary advancement may reduce halo device wear to 1 to 2 weeks. MMF optimizes occlusion by forcing the maxillary teeth into maximal intercuspal position. Rigid fixation is not only associated with less long-term relapse compared to nonrigid forms of fixation, but also minimizes the incidence of nonunion. This treatment protocol provides the advancement possible with distraction osteogenesis and the accuracy of orthognathic surgery, thereby minimizing external head frame wear.     

Maxillary advancement using distraction osteogenesis with intraoral device

This article describes the surgical orthodontic treatment of maxillary hypoplasia in a patient with cleft lip and palate using maxillary distraction osteogenesis with internal maxillary distractors. Maxillary advancement was performed to correct the retrusive maxillary facial profile and Class III malocclusion. Rotational movement of the distraction segment was made to correct the upper dental midline. Although maxillary advancement was insufficient because of unexpected breakage of the intraoral distractor after completion of the distraction, skeletal traction with a face mask compensated for the shortage. Successful esthetic improvement and posttreatment occlusal stability were achieved with no discernible relapse after 2 years of retention.     

Maxillary distraction osteogenesis in cleft lip and palate patients with skeletal anchorage.

OBJECTIVE: Maxillary distraction osteogenesis with the rigid external distraction (RED) system has been used to treat cleft lip and palate (CLP) patients with severe maxillary hypoplasia. We introduce maxillary distraction osteogenesis for CLP patients with skeletal anchorage adapted on a stereolithographic model. PATIENTS: Six maxillary deficiency CLP patients treated according to our CLP treatment protocol had undergone maxillary distraction osteogenesis. METHOD: In all patients, computed tomography (CT) images were recorded preoperatively, and the data were transferred to a workstation. Three-dimensional skeletal structures were reconstructed with CT data sets, and a stereolithographic model was produced. On the stereolithographic model, miniplates were adapted to the surface of maxilla beside aperture piriforms. The operation performed involved a high Le Fort I osteotomy with pterygomaxillary disjunction. Miniplates were fixed to the maxillary segment with three or four screws and used for anchorage of the RED system. Retraction of the maxillary segment was initiated after 1 week. RESULTS: The accuracy of the stereolithographic models was enough to adapt the miniplates so that there was no need to readjust the plates during surgery. Postoperative cephalometric analysis showed that the direction of the retraction was almost parallel to the palatal plane, and dental compensation did not occur. CONCLUSIONS: We performed maxillary distraction osteogenesis with skeletal anchorage adapted on the stereolithographic models. Excellent esthetic outcome and skeletal advancement were achieved without dentoalveolar compensations.     

唇腭裂继发上颌骨发育不足牵引成骨后颌骨变化

目的　比较唇腭裂术后继发上颌骨发育不足患者颅外支架式牵引成骨术 (RigidExternalDistraction ,RED)前后上下颌骨前后向和垂直向位置及牙颌关系变化 ,评价RED治疗上颌发育不足效果。方法　唇腭裂术后继发上颌骨发育不足患者 2 2名 ,其中男性 1 4名 ,女性 8名 ,平均年龄为 1 5 3岁。所有患者在改良高位LeFortⅠ型截骨术基础上行颅外支架式上颌骨牵引成骨术。测量RED前后头颅定位侧位片上下颌骨位置及牙颌关系各项指标 ,用配对t检验比较RED术前术后变化。　结果　RED前后SNA角、NA与FH夹角、Ptm至S距离、Ptm至A距离、上中切牙至腭平面距离、上颌第一磨牙至腭平面距离、SNB角、面角、颌凸角、下颌平面角、ANB角、Y轴角、NA与AMe比、覆牙合和覆盖变化具高度显著性差异。　结论　RED用于唇腭裂术后继发上颌骨发育不足患者 ,可有效地延长上颌骨长度和高度并使之前移 ;下颌骨则顺时针旋转 ,上下颌骨间位置和比例更为协调 ,下颌骨的生长发育方向更趋于正常     

Maxillary advancement with internal distraction device in cleft palate patients

This study aimed to evaluate the results of maxillary advancement by using internal Le Fort 1 distractors on six patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate who had maxillary hypoplasia.The retrognathic maxilla of five patients were protracted with distractor bilaterally, and asymmetric advancement was performed in one patients. A removable intraoral acrylic appliance was used as an anchorage appliance in two patients, and Ragno fan-type expander appliance was used in the others to prevent maxillary collapse during the distraction period. The maxilla of one patient was not distracted successfully due to the maxillary collapse in result of breaking the removable anchorage appliance away. Lateral cephalograms were evaluated before 3 and 12 months after distraction.A desired level of advancement was attained in five patients. In one patient distraction was not performed due to the maxillary collapse. In one of the five patients with a wide oronasal fistula, the size of the fistula was decreased with asymmetric advancement of right and left maxillary segments. Following the retention period of 12 months, the results were stable.It was concluded that effective and easy distraction is possible with internal Le Fort 1 distractors in cleft lip and palate patients who requires maxillary advancement.     

牵引成骨术治疗唇腭裂继发颌骨畸形稳定性的研究进展

牵引成骨术（distraction osteogenesis,DO）在口腔颌面外科的应用越来越广,为唇腭裂继发颌骨畸形治疗提供了新的手段。DO按牵引类型主要分为内置式牵引（intraoral distraction osteogenesis, IDO）和外置式牵引（extraoral distraction osteogenesis, EDO）2种,在大距离前徙上颌骨时,唇腭裂牵引成骨术后的长期稳定性和复发的报道还很少。本文就牵引成骨治疗唇腭裂继发颌骨畸形术后的长期稳定性的临床研究进展作一综述。