title: [Application of tunable guide device in prominent mandibular angle osteotomy].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Minhang Shanghai Hospital, Shanghai 200336, China.
authors.forename: Liang-gang
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Jia-yi
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Han
authors.forename: Xiong-zheng
authors.initials: XZ
authors.lastname: Mu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult