Origins & Evolution

The origins and evolution of craniofacial distraction osteogenesis were based on the development and improvement of dentofacial traction, craniofacial osteotomies, and skeletal fixation methods.

Distraction Osteogenesis

Dentofacial Traction

Craniofacial Osteotomy

Skeletal Fixation

Later, modifications of these techniques were merged into osteodistraction procedures that were finally improved based on experiences with distraction osteogenesis from long bones (Cope et al., 1999a).

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