title: [Use of condyle positioning plate in sagittal split ramus osteotomy of mandible].
abstract: 17 patients underwent an orthognathic operation. The condyle positioning plate was used in each sagittal split ramus osteotomy of mandible in order to maintain the condyle position. The results of postoperative X-ray examination showed that no obvious displacement of condyle in posterioranterior, and vertical dimension was detected in all joints and obvious horizontal condyle displacement were only found in two joints. Based on this work the author believe that condyle positioning plate is useful to position condyle during operation.
authors.affiliation: School of Stomatology, Beijing Medical University.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Pape
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*