Anterior transmandibular osteodistraction: clinical and model observations.

Introduction: The aim of this paper was to study the effect of transmandibular distraction on the periodontal and dental structures, and the initial movements of the mandibular halves, when using an axial plane non-rigid bone-borne distractor (TMD).

Material And Methods: Fourteen patients undergoing bimaxillary transverse osteodistraction had their six lower anterior teeth assessed for mobility, sensitivity, and pocket depth. Recordings were made pre-operatively, post-distraction, post-consolidation and at 1-year follow-up.