Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A new attachment for proximal segment positioning for bimaxillary dysgnathic surgery--technical note.

Seiji Iida1, Tobias Reuther, Tomonao Aikawa

  • 1The First Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan. iida@dent.oasaka-u.ac.jp

Journal of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery : Official Publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
|April 19, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Effect of daily swallowing frequency on swallowing-related muscle mass in individuals with severe motor and intellectual disability.

Brain & development·2026
Same author

mTOR signaling regulates morphogenesis and differentiation during lacrimal gland development.

Biochemical and biophysical research communications·2026
Same author

The role of Pth1r in posterior cranium cartilage regulation and craniosynostosis.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Porphyromonas gingivalis-derived lipopolysaccharide confers chemotherapy resistance and migratory ability on oral cancer cells by activating toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway.

Molecular biology reports·2026
Same author

Clinical Characteristics and Predictive Factors of Immune-Mediated Cholangitis: A Large Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study.

Cancers·2026
Same author

Oral SARS-CoV-2 inoculation leads to distinct viral distribution compared to nasal inoculation in a Syrian hamster model.

Journal of oral biosciences·2026

A new base-attachment for T-shaped proximal positioning plates in bimaxillary osteotomy prevents screw loosening. This simplifies repeated plate placement, improving accuracy in bimaxillary osteotomy procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthognathic Surgery
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Frequent screw and plate loosening during bimaxillary osteotomy can lead to inaccurate repositioning.
  • Current methods for securing proximal positioning plates are prone to instability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel base-attachment system for T-shaped proximal positioning plates used in bimaxillary osteotomy.
  • To address the issue of screw and plate loosening and facilitate easier plate repositioning.

Main Methods:

  • A titanium base-attachment with a depression matching the plate's base was developed.
  • The base-attachment is secured with self-tapping screws, and the T-shaped plate is then fixed with tapped screws.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • The novel base-attachment allows for repeated, easy placement of the T-shaped proximal positioning plate.
  • This system enhances the stability and ease of use during bimaxillary osteotomy.

Conclusions:

  • The base-attachment set offers a valuable solution for managing proximal plates in bimaxillary osteotomy.
  • It may improve surgical outcomes by ensuring stable and accurate plate fixation.