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Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis

Author Information

By Mikhail L. Samchukov, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center; Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Director, Division of Clinical Orthopedic Research, Seay Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX, Jason B. Cope, DDS, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center; Orthodontist in Private Practice, Dallas, TX; and Alexander M. Cherkashin., MD, Director, Laboratory of Orthopedic Data Management, Seay Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX

Synopsis
This text showcases the technique that has evolved from the work of Gavriel Ilizarov in Kurgan, Siberia in the 1960s. The procedure is now being applied to deformities of the jaws and dentoalveolar process with a refined technique mastered by the lead author, Mikhail L. Samchukov, MD. This reference book displays the advancements made in this technique from experts all over the world.

Book Info
Texas A&M Univ., College Station. Clinical guide to craniofacial distraction osteogenesis, a popular technique in oral, maxillofacial and plastic surgery today. Includes more than 1,300 color illustrations, 70 detailed, real-life case studies, and demonstrations of clinical techniques to treat maxilla and mandible, with descriptions of its effects on soft tissue.