Distraction osteogenesis

Distraction of the jaw bone for dental implants, also known as alveolar distraction osteogenesis, is a surgical technique used to create additional bone volume in the jaw to support dental implants.

It involves a controlled process of gradually separating and elongating the existing bone through the use of a specialized device called a distractor. The distractor is surgically placed and gradually adjusted to gradually pull the bone segments apart.

This process stimulates new bone growth in the gap created, allowing for the placement of dental implants in a more stable and optimal position. Once the desired amount of bone is generated, the distractor is removed, and the dental implants can be placed into the newly formed bone. The technique is often used in cases where there is insufficient bone volume in the jaw to support conventional dental implant placement.