title: Sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible without postoperative intermaxillary fixation. A clinical and cephalometric study.
abstract: A modified sagittal split technique has been evaluated in 42 dentate patients, in whom no postoperative intermaxillary fixation was used. Twenty-three patients had mandible set-back performed and 19 patients mandibular advancement. The method makes possible a safe split osteotomy under controlled conditions. The design of the osteotomy and screw osteosynthesis counteracts relapse. Omitting intermaxillary fixation facilitates postoperative handling of the patient and promotes rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery, University of Göteborg, Sweden.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Krekmanov
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lilja
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ringqvist
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011378:Prognathism / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D063173:Retrognathia / Q000601:surgery