title: Intra-oral vertical ramus osteotomy: a modified technique for correction of mandibular prognathism.
abstract: Intra-oral vertical ramus osteotomy is a useful procedure for correction of mandibular prognathism. However, a major disadvantage is poor visibility of the operating field. A modified technique that improves visibility without higher morbidity is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Manor
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Blinder
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Taicher
mesh_terms: D017050:Episode of Care; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011378:Prognathism / Q000601:surgery*