The surgical correction of mandibular prognathism using rigid internal fixation--a report of a new technique together with its long-term stability.
A historical review of the literature for the surgical correction of mandibular prognathism is presented, together with a list of ideal conditions for the successful treatment of this condition. This is a report of a new surgical technique which satisfies the majority of these principles and demonstrates stability at the osteotomy site.
Reitzik
M
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Department of Oral Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D010027:Osteotomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011378:Prognathism / Q000601:surgery*