Cephalometric evaluation of patients treated by maxillary anterior segmental distraction: A preliminary report

Summary Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the cephalometric results of distraction osteogenesis in patients with premaxillary deficiency. Material and methods In this study, an individual tooth-borne distraction device was used for advancement of the maxillary anterior segment. Unilateral or bilateral distraction was performed for 7 patients, according to the specific requirements of the individuals. Cephalometric radiographs were taken before treatment (T0), after distraction (T1), and after consolidation for 8 weeks (T2). Results Cephalometric analysis revealed that the premaxilla was moved forward and upward and the length of palatal plane increased. Conclusion These alterations improved the soft tissue profile and solved the space deficiency of the maxilla by increasing the arch perimeter.