Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Three dimensional accuracy and stability of segmented Le Fort I osteotomy - a systematic review.

Head & face medicine·2026
Same author

Three-dimensional comparison of nasal changes following segmented and non-segmented Le Fort I osteotomies.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery·2026
Same author

Evaluating the Predictive Potential of Patient-Specific Biomechanical Models in Class III Protraction Therapy.

Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Superior Biomechanics of Patient-Specific Mandibular Reconstruction Plate: A Validated Computational-Experimental Framework.

Annals of biomedical engineering·2025
Same author

Surgical management of paediatric frontal fractures with and without sinus pneumatisation: a multicentre study.

Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery·2025
Same author

Morphometric and signal intensity benchmarks of 3D CRANI MR neurography sequence for extraforaminal cranial and occipital nerves visualization: a pilot study.

Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA·2025
Same journal

Pharyngeal Airway Changes Following Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery in Asian Patients.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery·2026
Same journal

Endoscopic Transcaruncular Approach for Early Anterior Ethmoidal Artery Cauterization in Large Olfactory Groove Meningioma Surgery: Intraoperative Video.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery·2026
Same journal

Clinical Manifestation of Congenital Unilateral Lower Lip Palsy: A Study of 111 Patients.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery·2026
Same journal

Racial and Regional Differences of the Cheek for Facial Feminization: A Systematic Review.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery·2026
Same journal

A Comparative Study Between the Modified Septal Extension Graft Based on the L-Strut Septum and the Costal Cartilage Graft Based on an Intact Native Septum in Nasal Plasty.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery·2026
Same journal

Does Angular Sagittal Split Osteotomy of the Mandibular Ramus Alter Fracture Patterns Compared With the Modifications of Posnick, Wolford, and Hunsuck/Epker?

The Journal of craniofacial surgery·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 20, 2025

Treatment of Facial Deformities using 3D Planning and Printing of Patient-Specific Implants
07:11

Treatment of Facial Deformities using 3D Planning and Printing of Patient-Specific Implants

Published on: May 23, 2020

7.6K

Modified Intraoral C-Osteotomy.

Oliver da Costa Senior1,2, Griet De Temmerman1, Bart Falter1

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Campus Sint-Rafaël, University Hospitals Leuven.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|September 13, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study introduces a modified C-osteotomy technique for orthognathic surgery. This approach may reduce risks of inferior alveolar nerve damage and relapse from condylar resorption.

More Related Videos

Studying Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Mice
07:17

Studying Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Mice

Published on: August 2, 2024

1.1K
Author Spotlight: Insights into an Efficient Murine Maxillary Orthodontic Model Protocol
04:11

Author Spotlight: Insights into an Efficient Murine Maxillary Orthodontic Model Protocol

Published on: October 27, 2023

949

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2025

Treatment of Facial Deformities using 3D Planning and Printing of Patient-Specific Implants
07:11

Treatment of Facial Deformities using 3D Planning and Printing of Patient-Specific Implants

Published on: May 23, 2020

7.6K
Studying Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Mice
07:17

Studying Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Mice

Published on: August 2, 2024

1.1K
Author Spotlight: Insights into an Efficient Murine Maxillary Orthodontic Model Protocol
04:11

Author Spotlight: Insights into an Efficient Murine Maxillary Orthodontic Model Protocol

Published on: October 27, 2023

949

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthognathic Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Repeated sagittal split osteotomy carries risks of inferior alveolar nerve damage.
  • Condylar resorption presents challenges in managing malocclusion post-surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a modified C-osteotomy technique as a solution for common orthognathic surgery complications.
  • To evaluate the potential benefits of the modified C-osteotomy in reducing surgical risks.

Main Methods:

  • Description of a modified C-osteotomy surgical technique.
  • Comparison of the modified C-osteotomy with traditional methods regarding stress on condyles and nerve proximity.

Main Results:

  • The modified C-osteotomy may decrease stress on the mandibular condyles.
  • This technique potentially lowers the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury during orthognathic procedures.

Conclusions:

  • The modified C-osteotomy offers a promising alternative for managing complex orthognathic cases.
  • This technique may mitigate risks associated with condylar resorption and nerve damage.