title: Reconstruction of the mandibular condyle using ramus osteotomies: a preliminary report.
abstract: Reconstruction is required for a number of conditions in which condylar bone is lost resulting in dental and skeletal change. Ramus osteotomies are described as an alternative to the currently used methods. Four cases are described to illustrate the use of this technique. These osteotomies have several advantages over other methods and have the potential for better functional results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Oklahoma Sciences Center, Oklahoma City.
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Markowitz
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Allan
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Duffy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*