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Ostectomy in the mandible.

N Björk, S Eliasson

    Swedish Dental Journal
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Surgical ostectomy for apertognathism significantly improved aesthetics and function. Long-term follow-up revealed very good results with only minor occlusal changes and occasional sensory decrease.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Orthodontics
    • Reconstructive Surgery

    Background:

    • Apertognathism, or open bite, presents significant aesthetic and functional challenges.
    • Surgical intervention is often necessary to correct severe cases of apertognathism.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the aesthetic and functional outcomes of ostectomy in patients with apertognathism.
    • To assess the long-term stability and potential complications of the surgical procedure.

    Main Methods:

    • Ostectomy was performed in the premolar or molar regions bilaterally in 14 patients with apertognathism.
    • Intraoral and extraoral surgical approaches were utilized depending on the region.
    • Mandibular segments were immobilized using cap-splints post-operatively.

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  • Clinical and radiological follow-up was conducted at multiple time points, including 1 and 5 years post-surgery.

    • Main Results:

    • The surgical intervention yielded very good aesthetic and functional results.
    • Minor changes in occlusion were observed during the follow-up period.
    • A few patients experienced minor, unilateral decreases in sensibility.

    Conclusions:

    • Ostectomy is an effective surgical treatment for apertognathism, providing substantial aesthetic and functional improvements.
    • The long-term results of this surgical approach are considered good, with a low incidence of significant complications.