Osteogenesis Modulation: Induction of Mandibular Bone Growth in Adults by Electrical Field for Aesthetic Purposes

[BM7]

Osteogenesis Modulation: Induction of Mandibular Bone Growth in Adults by Electrical Field for Aesthetic Purposes - PMC

A new technique in plastic surgery termed Osteogenesis Modulation is described. This technique uses a surgically implanted, battery-operated medical device to deliver customized electrical pulses to produce mandibular bone growth. This device was ...

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A new technique in plastic surgery termed Osteogenesis Modulation is described. This technique uses a surgically implanted, battery-operated medical device to deliver customized electrical pulses to produce mandibular bone growth. This device was designed to be a temporary, nonpermanent implant. The purpose of this study was to review both the safety and efficacy of Osteogenesis Modulation.

Results​

In all patients, symmetrical mandibular bone growth was observed with good-to-excellent aesthetic results. The overall follow-up period was 39 months. Cephalometric controls taken 3 to 6 months after the device removal showed an average increase in mandible length of 5.26mm (range, 2.83–7.60mm)

Conclusion​

Preliminary clinical results suggest that Modulation can be a practical tool to augment bone contours indicated for patients with mandibular hypoplasia and microgenia with normal occlusion. We achieved acceptable long-term correction of mandibular hypoplasia and microgenia without using osteotomies, genioplasty, BSSO, distraction osteogenesis, alloplastic implants, or tissue fillers. Preliminary clinical results suggest that Modulation is a safe, minimally invasive, and effective alternative treatment for the long-term correction of mandibular hypoplasia and microgenia in selected cases. Further applications of Modulation in plastic surgery are currently being tested.

 

[the foid stalker]

This is not a substitute for BSSO, genioplasty, or implants

 

[BM7]

This is not a substitute for BSSO, genioplasty, or implants

“Guys, I found a drug that could make us stop lobotomies in the future!”— “Yeah, but it’s not replacing lobotomy right now.”

 

[mohi_100]

This is quite interesting. Studies are constantly proving that LMHFV and acoustic stimulation can increase bone density

 

[the foid stalker]

“Guys, I found a drug that could make us stop lobotomies in the future!”— “Yeah, but it’s not replacing lobotomy right now.”

u retard this is millimeter level remodeling. If this were meaningfully replacing osteotomies, we’d already see standardized devices and adoption by maxillofacial surgeons. None of that exists or ever will with this technique because you can't change the blueprint of the face.

 

[yochico_yojordan]

That's interesting. How much would this cost?

 

[jeoyw9192]

Osteogenesis Modulation: Induction of Mandibular Bone Growth in Adults by Electrical Field for Aesthetic Purposes - PMC

A new technique in plastic surgery termed Osteogenesis Modulation is described. This technique uses a surgically implanted, battery-operated medical device to deliver customized electrical pulses to produce mandibular bone growth. This device was ...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A new technique in plastic surgery termed Osteogenesis Modulation is described. This technique uses a surgically implanted, battery-operated medical device to deliver customized electrical pulses to produce mandibular bone growth. This device was designed to be a temporary, nonpermanent implant. The purpose of this study was to review both the safety and efficacy of Osteogenesis Modulation.

Results​

In all patients, symmetrical mandibular bone growth was observed with good-to-excellent aesthetic results. The overall follow-up period was 39 months. Cephalometric controls taken 3 to 6 months after the device removal showed an average increase in mandible length of 5.26mm (range, 2.83–7.60mm)


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Conclusion​

Preliminary clinical results suggest that Modulation can be a practical tool to augment bone contours indicated for patients with mandibular hypoplasia and microgenia with normal occlusion. We achieved acceptable long-term correction of mandibular hypoplasia and microgenia without using osteotomies, genioplasty, BSSO, distraction osteogenesis, alloplastic implants, or tissue fillers. Preliminary clinical results suggest that Modulation is a safe, minimally invasive, and effective alternative treatment for the long-term correction of mandibular hypoplasia and microgenia in selected cases. Further applications of Modulation in plastic surgery are currently being tested.

Solely for mandible?

 

[BM7]

u retard this is millimeter level remodeling. If this were meaningfully replacing osteotomies, we’d already see standardized devices and adoption by maxillofacial surgeons. None of that exists or ever will with this technique because you can't change the blueprint of the face.

Milimeters matter

 

[monecel]

I've read this study and it's interesting but the downtime is huge and nobody has ever replicated this DIY