title: Posterior mandibular segmental alveolar osteotomy.
abstract: A technique for mobilizing and repositioning mandibular posterior alveolar segments is described. These segments can be extruded or impacted, tipped bucally or lingually, or can be uprighted. Two case reports illustrate the technique.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries