The Long-Term Effects of Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis on Developing Deciduous Molar Teeth

Figure 1

A lateral view of the three-dimensional reconstructed computed tomographic image of an infant with micrognathia-associated upper airway obstruction. Note the inverted L-shaped osteotomy design on the left mandible to avoid the tooth buds. The internal distractor device footplates are secured on the lower aspect of the osteotomy.