Postoperative sequelae after anterior segmental osteotomies.
Reported are the results of a clinical study evaluating the postoperative sequelae of maxillary and mandibular segmental osteotomies. Sixteen patients were evaluated for postoperative pulp vitality, tissue viability, neuropathies, segment stability, and patient response. The findings support the use of this modality when accurate diagnosis and treatment planning are followed by competent surgical procedures.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003787:Dental Pulp Devitalization; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007568:Jaw / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008297:Male; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D010519:Periodontium / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*