Rectangular body ostectomy for the treatment of severe mandibular prognathism
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, cilt.23, sa.3, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 23 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2012
- Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0b013e31824de370
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Mandible, ostectomy, prognathism, rectangular
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The aim of this article was to present the surgical technique and the outcomes of rectangular body ostectomy in the treatment of severe mandibular prognathism. Mandibular setback by bilateral rectangular body ostectomies combined with Le Fort I level maxillary advancement was performed. The deep bony concavity of paranasal area was grafted with bone blocks harvested from the ostectomized segments of the mandible. Satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes were obtained by rectangular body ostectomy combined with Le Fort I level maxillary advancement and an acceptable profile was provided for the patient. © 2012 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.