Distraction Osteogenesis for Bony Repair of Cleft Palate by Using Persistent Elastic Force: Experimental Study in Dogs

Abstract

Distraction osteogenesis with the elastic device of NiTi-shape memory alloy is effective for closing the cleft and lengthening the hard palate in a canine cleft model. There is no interference on the growth of the maxillofacial structures with the technique.