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[Application of tunable guide device in prominent mandibular angle osteotomy]
Liang-gang Yu1, Jia-yi Han, Xiong-zheng Mu
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Minhang Shanghai Hospital, Shanghai 200336, China.
Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi = Zhonghua Zhengxing Waike Zazhi = Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
|May 4, 2010
Summary
A tunable guide device aids in safe and effective mandibular angle osteotomy for prominent jawlines. This method improves aesthetic outcomes with minimal complications, making the procedure easier to perform.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
Background:
- Prominent mandibular angle is a common aesthetic concern.
- Surgical correction often involves mandibular angle osteotomy.
- Precise execution is crucial for optimal aesthetic results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the application and therapeutic efficacy of a tunable guide device.
- To assess the safety and outcomes of mandibular angle osteotomy using this device.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 50 patients with prominent mandibular angles underwent surgery.
- Mandibular angle osteotomy was performed using a tunable guide device.
- Patients were monitored for 3-6 months post-operatively.
Main Results:
- The procedure demonstrated a high safety profile with no severe complications.
- One case of local seroma was reported.
- Significant improvements in facial aesthetics were observed from frontal and oblique views.
Conclusions:
- Mandibular angle osteotomy with the tunable guide device is a safe and straightforward procedure.
- The device facilitates predictable and improved aesthetic outcomes.
- This technique offers a reliable solution for correcting prominent mandibular angles.
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