title: The modified sagittal osteotomy of the mandible: two case reports.
abstract: Two case reports of a modified sagittal split osteotomy of the ramus of the mandible are presented which illustrate a technically simplified modality of treating various dentofacial abnormalities. A brief review of the literature is presented and observations are made on the procedures. The need for future documentation of intraoperative and postoperative results on this type of procedure is recommended.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011378:Prognathism / Q000601:surgery; D063173:Retrognathia / Q000601:surgery