Mandibular angle augmentation and reduction.
The mandibular angle is receiving more attention as now every area of the craniofacial skeleton is a candidate for aesthetic modification. Both reduction and augmentation of this posterior area of the mandible are addressed. Surgical techniques, results, and complications are described after the cosmetic problems are demonstrated. Representative cases are presented.
Ousterhout
D K
DK
School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco.
D016025:Bone Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*