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A modified anterior maxillary osteotomy: 15 years experience.

C Martis1, K Martis, N Papadogeorgakis

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental School, Athens University, Greece.

The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a modified anterior maxillary osteotomy technique, combining Wassmund and Wunderer methods. The modified approach was successfully applied in 148 cases over 15 years.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthognathic Surgery

Background:

  • Anterior maxillary osteotomy is a key procedure in orthognathic surgery.
  • Existing techniques like Wassmund and Wunderer have specific applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a modified anterior maxillary osteotomy technique.
  • To present clinical experience with this modified technique.

Main Methods:

  • The modified technique integrates elements of the Wassmund (buccal) and Wunderer (palatal) methods.
  • Surgical procedures were performed over a 15-year period.

Main Results:

  • The technique was applied to 148 cases.
  • Clinical outcomes and long-term efficacy are implied by the case volume and duration.

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Conclusions:

  • The modified anterior maxillary osteotomy technique offers a viable approach.
  • Extensive clinical experience supports the utility of this surgical modification.