[Anterior segmental maxillary osteotomies (ASMO)].
Anterior segmental maxillary osteotomies (ASMO) were performed with both the Wassmund and downfracture methods in 15 patients and folloned-up regularly for 12 months The postoperative maxillary incisor edge point "Is" movements and complications were examined. The results indicated that the point "Is" movement was 1.66 +/- 0.77 mm postoperatively. No major complications occurred, The stability of anterior segmental maxillary osteotomies was found to be acceptable.
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Deptment of Stomatology, Military General Hospital, Shenyang.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods