Correction of mandibular deficiency by inverted-L osteotomy of ramus and iliac crest bone grafting.
- Author:
Song-Song ZHU
1
;
Ge FENG
;
Ji-Hua LI
;
En LUO
;
Jing HU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Ankylosis; surgery; Bone Plates; Bone Transplantation; methods; Branchial Region; abnormalities; Facial Asymmetry; surgery; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Mandibular Diseases; surgery; Mandibular Injuries; surgery; Mandibular Osteotomy; methods; Photography; Postoperative Complications; Retrospective Studies; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders; surgery; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult
- From: International Journal of Oral Science 2012;4(4):214-217
- CountryChina
- Language:English
- Abstract: This study was to describe the use of inverted-L osteotomy of ramus and iliac bone graft for the management of mandibular deficiency in adult patients. From 2008 to 2010, 11 patients (aged 19 to 29 years) with mandibular deficiency underwent intraoral or extraoral inverted-L osteotomy of ramus and iliac crest bone grafting. Data were collected from the patients' records, photographs and radiographs. The height and width of the ramus were successfully expanded by inverted-L osteotomy and iliac crest bone grafting with minimal complications in all patients, resulting in significant improvement in occlusion and facial appearance. Our early results showed that the inverted-L osteotomy of ramus and iliac crest bone grafting is safe and effective, and should be considered as a good alternative for the patients with mandibular deficiency.
