title: Unilateral relapse after oblique osteotomy of the mandibular rami: report of case.
abstract: A case of unilateral relapse of mandibular prognathism after oblique osteotomy of the mandibular rami is described. A brief review of the pertinent literature is presented and a method of intraosseous fixation by Vitallium plating is illustrated. The need for close postoperative observations and reinstitution of active therapy at the first sign of a relapse tendency is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy; D011378:Prognathism / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence