Stabilization of the proximal segment in sagittal split osteotomy: a new technique.
A technique to control the proximal segment in sagittal osteotomies of the mandibular ramus using modified stainless steel mini-plates is described. It does require special instrumentation. However, it allows a physiologic repositioning of the proximal segment and simultaneously prevents the undesirable aspects of displacement attendant to other techniques.
D001860:Bone Plates; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*