title: Multiple and total mandibular alveolar osteotomy.
abstract: Surgical movement of teeth by alveolar osteotomy is described as a method of restoring occlusion. The use and advantages of metal "cap" splints is considered in the treatment of multiple and total segmental osteotomies of the mandibular alveolus.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints