Abstract
The Rotterdam mandibular distractor (RMD) is a slim, rigid, boneborne distractor for
use in midline distraction of the mandible. We did a biomechanical study to compare
the RMD with the Trans Mandibular Distractor-flex (TMD-flex). This included an anatomical
biomechanical study that was conducted on 9 dentate human cadaveric heads using both
the RMD and the TMD-flex. In the vertical plane less tipping was measured in the RMD
group than in the TMD-flex group. Significantly less skeletal tipping was found in
the horizontal plane in the RMD group (P = 0.021). There was minimal difference in the intercondylar distance between the groups.
As the amount of lateral displacement of the condyle was similar in both groups and
there was less rotational movement in the RMD group, the TMD-flex would be expected
to increase stress on the temporomandibular joint. As a result of the increased parallel
widening in the vertical plane, more basal bone is being created and less relapse
is expected using the RMD. The study design involves an in vitro anatomical model
and conclusions must be drawn with care. At present clinical studies are under way
and results will follow.
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Publication history
Published online: September 19, 2011
Accepted:
August 19,
2011
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© 2011 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
