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[Orthognathic mandibular osteotomy and condyle positioning: update and innovation]
Mathieu Laurentjoye1, Jérôme Charton2, Marie-José Boileau3
1Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Bordeaux, Service de chirurgie maxillo-faciale, Centre FX Michelet, hôpital Pellegrin, place Amélie Raba Léon, 33076 Bordeaux cedex, France.
L' Orthodontie Francaise
|April 19, 2015
Summary
Orthognathic surgery requires precise condylar positioning to prevent occlusal disorders and temporomandibular dysfunction. A novel 3D-printed surgical guide ensures accurate, reproducible condyle placement, improving outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

