Jesse A. Taylor

Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis as both Bridge to and Replacement for Orthognathic Surgery in Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate

Background: Although maxillary distraction osteogenesis (MaxDO) has demonstrated superior bone healing in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP), its clinical use is relatively unreported. Questions persist regarding its effectiveness in treating severe maxillary retrusion, its...