Anterior maxillary alveolar distraction osteogenesis: a prospective 5-year clinical study.

Purpose: Anterior maxillary alveolar vertical distractions were followed for a 5-year period of time.

Materials And Methods: A total of 30 vertical distractions were done in 28 patients. Two patients had both anterior maxilla and anterior mandibular distractions for a total of 30 distractions.