Correction of class II malocclusion by combined sagittal ramus and subapical body osteotomy.
The complete mandibular subapical osteotomy has been presented as a method for correction of Class II malocclusions. At this point, it holds some promise as a solution to the skeletal relapse seen in the surgical correction of Class II malocclusions with use of other techniques. The procedure is a straight-forward combination of the sagittal osteotomy as described by Obwegeser and the subapical osteotomy as described by Köle. Further investigation into the versatility of this procedure is recommended.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery*; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*