title: [The use of orthognathic surgery in the treatment of maxillofacial fractures].
abstract: 35 cases with bony malunion following maxillofacial fractures had been treated successfully by orthognathic surgery technique. Mini-titanium plate had been used in the rigid internal fixation. The article introduced the surgical method and discussed some primary principals which should be paid attention during operation.
authors.affiliation: College of Stomatology, West China University of Medical Sciences.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Peng
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008440:Maxillary Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D024343:Open Bite / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D014025:Titanium