title: Surgical correction of transverse skeletal abnormalities in the maxilla and mandible.
abstract: The correction of transverse skeletal abnormalities occupies a special place in orthognathic surgery. Maxillofacial surgeons employ a variety of techniques, but treatment stability remains a common problem. This paper presents a range of therapeutic options with special emphasis on two little-known techniques for correcting transverse skeletal abnormalities: symphyseal distraction and mandibular constriction. These techniques are described and their indications discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral, Maxillofacial, and Facial Plastic Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Lyon-Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 165, chemin du Grand-Revoyet, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France. pierre.bouletreau@chu-lyon.fr
authors.forename: Pierre
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bouletreau
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Paulus
mesh_terms: D063172:Genioplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007569:Jaw Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000379:methods; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique; D055502:Secondary Prevention