title: A Bony Landmark 'RAI Triangle' to Prevent 'Misplaced and Misdirected' Medial Cut in SSRO.
abstract: 'Rai triangle', a new anatomic landmark on the medial surface of the ramus of the mandible which when identified and taken into consideration, may have a definite advantage. This is especially in terms of performing the medial horizontal cut which is an important and integral part of the sagittal split ramus osteotomy so as to avoid a bad split. The objective of this article is to propose an easily identifiable bony land mark, which is closely related to lingula of mandible that may ease the procedure of osteotomy and avoid bad splits.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Gangashri, Basaveshwara Nagar, Shahapur, Gulbarga, Karnataka 585223 India.
authors.forename: Kirthi Kumar
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Rai
authors.forename: Gururaj
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Arakeri
authors.forename: Shahanavaj I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Khaji