Application of tunable guide device in prominent mandibular angle osteotomy.
- Author:
Liang-gang YU
1
;
Jia-yi HAN
;
Xiong-zheng MU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Female; Humans; Mandible; abnormalities; surgery; Osteotomy; instrumentation; methods; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2010;26(1):24-26
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo discuss the application and therapeutic effect of tunable guide device in correction of prominent mandibular angle.
METHODSSince 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.
RESULTSNo severe complication happened. Local seroma occurred in one case. Improved esthetic results were achieved at both frontal and oblique view.
CONCLUSIONSThe mandibular angle osteotomy with the tunable guide device makes the procedure safe and easily performed.
