[Resection of the mandibular angles in the treatment of prognathism]

The technique involves transposition at the site of the angle of resection via an intrabuccal approach of the horizontal ramus at its various stages. The technique is dependable and is indicated whenever correction of the malformation requires mass displacement of the dental arcade. It is preferable to sagittal split of the ascending ramus since it is more precise and less dangerous as far as the neurovascular bundle is concerned.