Mandibular prognathism.
The use of the vertical subcondylar osteotomy for correction of uncomplicated mandibular prognathism is reviewed. Techniques for use in more complicated cases such as when a set back of greater than 10 mm is required are also described.
Parker
M G
MG
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Akron.
Lehman
J A
JA
Martin
D E
DE
D006801:Humans; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011378:Prognathism / Q000601:surgery*