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Sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible without postoperative intermaxillary fixation. A clinical and cephalometric
L Krekmanov1, J Lilja, M Ringqvist
1Department of Oral Surgery, University of Göteborg, Sweden.
Abstract:
A modified sagittal split technique has been evaluated in 42 dentate patients, in whom no postoperative intermaxillary fixation was used. Twenty-three patients had mandible set-back performed and 19 patients mandibular advancement. The method makes possible a safe split osteotomy under controlled conditions. The design of the osteotomy and screw osteosynthesis counteracts relapse. Omitting intermaxillary fixation facilitates postoperative handling of the patient and promotes rehabilitation.