Minor complications arising in alveolar distraction osteogenesis.

Purpose: This study evaluates complications that arise during mandibular alveolar distraction osteogenesis and suggests treatments.

Methods: We monitored complications that arose during alveolar distraction osteogenesis in 5 patients who underwent a total of 7 distractions, in all cases using an intraosseous distractor (Lead System, Leibinger, Germany). We report our responses to each type of complication.