title: New techniques for reproduction of the condyle relation and reduction of complications after sagittal ramus split osteotomy of the mandible.
abstract: One hundred three patients underwent a modified sagittal ramus split osteotomy of the mandible. Maintenance of the temporomandibular joint relationship prior to the procedure was achieved postoperatively by using a three-dimensionally adaptable fixation bar. Techniques were also developed to avoid damage to the inferior alveolar nerve during the osteotomy and application of lag screws. These procedures avoided the disadvantages of lag screw osteosynthesis, and reduced relapse.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Berne, Switzerland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Raveh
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Vuillemin
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lädrach
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Sutter
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D014025:Titanium; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
chemical_list: D014025:Titanium