[Application of tunable guide device in prominent mandibular angle osteotomy]

Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2010 Jan;26(1):24-6.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To discuss the application and therapeutic effect of tunable guide device in correction of prominent mandibular angle.

Methods: Since 2007, 50 cases with prominent mandible angle underwent mandible angle osteotomy with the tunable guide device. The patients were followed up for 3-6 months.

Results: No severe complication happened. Local seroma occurred in one case. Improved esthetic results were achieved at both frontal and oblique view.

Conclusions: The mandibular angle osteotomy with the tunable guide device makes the procedure safe and easily performed.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mandible / abnormalities*
  • Mandible / surgery*
  • Osteotomy / instrumentation*
  • Osteotomy / methods*
  • Young Adult