Changes in the temporomandibular joint after oblique sliding osteotomy of the mandibular rami. A longitudinal radiological study.
Changes in the temporomandibular joint following oblique sliding osteotomy of the mandibular rami were studied using axial, frontal and lateral radiographs. The condyle/fossa relationship was also studied with regard to the effect of intraosseous wiring of the proximal fragment. Antero-inferior displacements of the condyles were regularly seen after the osteotomies. The use of intraosseous wiring had no adverse effects on the temporomandibular joint.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011859:Radiography; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology