The posterior segmental maxillary osteotomy: recent applications.
The application of the posterior segmental maxillary osteotomy to the problem of edentulous space closure was studied in 30 patients so treated. The degree of success was based on several criteria, which included stability, periodontal health, occlusion, and response to treatment. A simplified surgical technique is described and useful surgical aids are demonstrated. The existing literature is reviewed in the light of present findings.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D010519:Periodontium / Q000502:physiology; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery*