Anterior segmental mandibular osteotomies for the correction of facial-skeletal deformities

Abstract

Although an anterior segmental osteotomy of the mandible was the first orthognathic procedure described in the literature, there little material has been published since that time. Currently, because of cooperation between orthodontists and surgeons, only a few of these procedures can be used routinely. These procedures include the midline ostectomy and the midline osteotomy, which are normally done in conjunction with ramus osteotomies. Indications for and the techniques of these two procedures are covered.