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Horizontal anchorage in the ascending ramus--a technical note

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  • 1General Hospital St John Bruges, Belgium. max.fac.surg@mka.azbrugge.be

The International Journal of Adult Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery
|April 29, 1998
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The ascending ramus bone offers a stable site for large screws, ideal for mandibular lengthening devices and orthodontic anchorage. This anatomical opportunity minimizes resorption and requires careful consideration of the neurovascular bundle.

Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Dental Implantology

Background:

  • The ascending ramus of the mandible presents a unique anatomical region suitable for surgical interventions.
  • This retromolar bone area, located between the oblique lines, is resistant to resorption and can accommodate large-diameter screws.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present two innovative systems utilizing the anatomical advantages of the ascending ramus.
  • To demonstrate applications in mandibular lengthening and orthodontic anchorage.

Main Methods:

  • Description of an intraoral distractor system for gradual mandibular lengthening.
  • Presentation of a screw anchor system designed for absolute orthodontic anchorage.

Main Results:

  • The ascending ramus bone provides a stable and reliable recipient site for surgical hardware.

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  • Successful application of both distraction and anchorage systems was demonstrated.

    • Conclusions:

    • The retromolar ascending ramus is a valuable anatomical site for dental implantology and orthopedic applications.
    • The presented systems effectively leverage this bone volume for mandibular advancement and orthodontic stability.