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A modified anterior maxillary ostectomy.

B N Epker

Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery

|February 1, 1977

Summary

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A modified anterior maxillary ostectomy technique offers technical advantages over traditional methods. This novel approach has demonstrated safety and efficacy in over eighty surgical cases.

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical Techniques

Background:

The Wassmund (1935) and Wunderer (1962) techniques are established methods for anterior maxillary ostectomy.
Both traditional techniques have proven clinical and experimental validity.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a modified surgical procedure for anterior maxillary ostectomy.
To highlight the technical advantages of the new technique.

Main Methods:

Development and application of a modified anterior maxillary ostectomy technique.
Clinical evaluation of the modified procedure over five years.

Main Results:

The modified technique offers several technical advantages.
No significant complications were observed in over eighty cases utilizing this procedure.

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Conclusions:

The modified anterior maxillary ostectomy technique is a safe and effective alternative.
This technique presents practical benefits for surgeons performing anterior maxillary ostectomies.