[Application of tunable guide device in prominent mandibular angle osteotomy].
OBJECTIVE
To discuss the application and therapeutic effect of tunable guide device in correction of prominent mandibular angle.


METHODS
Since 2007, 50 cases with prominent mandible angle underwent mandible angle osteotomy with the tunable guide device. The patients were followed up for 3-6 months.


RESULTS
No severe complication happened. Local seroma occurred in one case. Improved esthetic results were achieved at both frontal and oblique view.


CONCLUSIONS
The mandibular angle osteotomy with the tunable guide device makes the procedure safe and easily performed.
Yu
Liang-gang
LG
Department of Plastic Surgery, Minhang Shanghai Hospital, Shanghai 200336, China.
Han
Jia-yi
JY
Mu
Xiong-zheng
XZ
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult