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[Mandibular constriction: managing the skeletal transversal discrepancies].

P Bouletreau1

  • 1Service de chirurgie maxillofaciale, centre hospitalier Lyon-Sud, 165, chemin du Grand-Revoyet, 69495 Pierre-Bénite cedex, France. pierre.bouletreau@chu-lyon.fr

Revue De Stomatologie Et De Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale
|July 21, 2009
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces mandibular constriction, a lesser-known surgical technique for correcting transversal discrepancies in orthognathic surgery. It aims to improve long-term stability for patients with these specific jaw alignment issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthognathic Surgery
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Dental Medicine

Context:

  • Transversal discrepancies present unique challenges in orthognathic surgery.
  • Achieving long-term stability with existing surgical techniques remains a significant hurdle.
  • Limited surgical options are available for correcting these specific jaw alignment issues.

Purpose:

  • To introduce and describe the surgical technique of mandibular constriction.
  • To discuss the indications for employing mandibular constriction in orthognathic surgery.
  • To present an alternative method for managing transversal discrepancies.

Summary:

  • Mandibular constriction is presented as a specialized surgical technique for addressing transversal discrepancies.
  • The paper details the surgical procedure and outlines its specific clinical applications.

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  • This technique offers a novel approach to improving outcomes in orthognathic surgery.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a new surgical option for correcting transversal discrepancies.
    • May enhance long-term stability in orthognathic surgery patients.
    • Contributes to the specialized field of craniofacial and jaw alignment correction.