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Bendersky J, Uribe M, Bravo M, Vargas JP, Flores E, Aguero I, Villanueva J, Urrutia G, Bonfill X. Systematic mapping review of orthognathic surgery. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2022; 123:e285-e305. [PMID: 35568120 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2022.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic mapping review AIM AND SCOPE: The objective of this mapping review was to identify, describe, and organize clinical research currently available from systematic reviews and primary studies regarding co-interventions and different surgical modalities used in orthognathic surgery (OS) and their outcomes. METHODS Systematic reviews (SRs), randomized controlled trials, and observational studies that evaluated perioperative OS co-interventions and surgical modalities were identified in an exhaustive search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, Epistemonikos, Lilacs, Web of Science, and CENTRAL. Grey literature was also screened. RESULTS Included were 35 SRs and 253 primary studies, 103 from SRs, and another 150 identified in our search. Overall, SR quality was rated as critically low, with only two SRs rated as of high quality. 19 questions on population, interventions, comparisons, and outcomes (PICO) extracted from the SRs focused on osteosynthesis methods, surgical cutting devices, and use of antibiotics, corticosteroids, and induced hypotension. Also identified were 15 research gaps. Evidence bubble maps were created to graphically depict the available evidence. CONCLUSION Future high-quality research, both primary and secondary, is needed to address the knowledge gaps identified in this systematic mapping review.
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- Josefina Bendersky
- Iberoamerican Cochrane Center, Institut d'Recerca-Servei d'Epidemiologia Clínica i Salut Pública. Carrer de Sant Quintí, 89, 08041 Barcelona, Spain; School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Santiago, Chile; Universitat autónoma de Barcelona, Campus de la UAB, Plaça Cívica, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Santiago, Chile.
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile.
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Santiago, Chile.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Olivos 943, Independencia, Santiago, Chile..
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Olivos 943, Independencia, Santiago, Chile..
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Cochrane Associated Center at Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Olivos 943, Independencia, Santiago, Chile.; Servicio de Cirugía Maxilofacial. Hospital Clínico San Borja-Arriarán. Sta. Rosa 1234, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile.
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- Iberoamerican Cochrane Center, Institut d'Recerca-Servei d'Epidemiologia Clínica i Salut Pública. Carrer de Sant Quintí, 89, 08041 Barcelona, Spain; Iberoamerican Cochrane Center, c (IIB Sant Pau). Carrer de Sant Quintí, 77, 08041 Barcelona, Spain; Consorcio de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP). Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5. Pabellón 11. Planta 0 28029 Madrid, Spain; Universitat autónoma de Barcelona, Campus de la UAB, Plaça Cívica, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Iberoamerican Cochrane Center, Institut d'Recerca-Servei d'Epidemiologia Clínica i Salut Pública. Carrer de Sant Quintí, 89, 08041 Barcelona, Spain; Iberoamerican Cochrane Center, c (IIB Sant Pau). Carrer de Sant Quintí, 77, 08041 Barcelona, Spain; Consorcio de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP). Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5. Pabellón 11. Planta 0 28029 Madrid, Spain; Universitat autónoma de Barcelona, Campus de la UAB, Plaça Cívica, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.
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Masson A, Veyssiere A, Briant A, Weill P, Preud'homme R, Benateau H. Risk factors for lower border notching after bilateral mandibular sagittal ramus advancement: three-dimensional evaluation. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 52:577-583. [PMID: 36115778 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2022.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) mandibular advancement can cause mandibular lower border notching (MLBN). The objective of this study was to calculate the incidence of MLBN and identify risk factors. This single-centre, retrospective study was performed between January 2018 and November 2020, in the Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Caen. Patients who underwent BSSO advancement and had cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans obtained preoperatively, immediately postoperative (within 1 week), and late postoperative (≥1 year) were included. Measurements were made on the CBCT images. A total of 113 patients (226 operated sides) were enrolled. Mean age at the time of surgery was 17 years; 66.4% of patients were female and 33.6% were male. MLBN was observed on 35 operated sides (15.5% of sides). Advanced age (P = 0.002) and the degree of mandibular advancement (P = 0.008) were determined to be risk factors for developing MLBN. Sex, the operated side, third molar removal, and genioplasty were not associated with an increased occurrence of MLBN. Older patient age at the time of surgery and the requirement for a large advancement should be taken into consideration by the surgeon in order to reduce the risk of MLBN by using a modified BSSO procedure or bone grafting.
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- A Masson
- Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery Department, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery Department, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France; Caen Faculty of Medicine, University of Caen Basse Normandie, Caen, France.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery Department, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery Department, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery Department, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France; Caen Faculty of Medicine, University of Caen Basse Normandie, Caen, France.
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Schlund M, Grall P, Ferri J, Nicot R. Modified bilateral sagittal split osteotomy effect on inferior alveolar nerve neurosensory disturbance. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 60:1086-1091. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The neurosensory deficit of inferior alveolar nerve following bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a prospective study. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 26:401-415. [PMID: 34510239 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-021-01005-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Investigation in Saudi Arabia or the Arab Gulf States to assess the unfavorable impacts of the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) is non-existent, so questions have been raised about the success rate of this operation and the frequency of unwilling outcome. To address these worries, we directed a case series study to evaluate the hypoesthesia, a type of neurosensory deficit (NSD) of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) after BSSO, and if the hypoesthesia outcome will improve if the surgeries performed by a single surgeon. PATIENTS AND METHODS This was a prospective case series study for the patient who underwent BSSO in a medical complex that is considered one of the largest in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). The inclusion criteria include patient aged 18-40 years, any gender, and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I. They will undergo BSSO for either mandibular, retrognathia, prognathic, or to follow the maxilla. The outcome will be measured after evaluating the neurosensory by four means light touch (LT), pinprick (PP), 2-point discrimination (2PD), and thermal sensations (TT) in four repeated measurements (preoperatively, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months postoperatively) as the primary outcome. Other confounding factors were the secondary outcome (age, gender, visualization of the I.A.N, the type of mandibular movement, split favorability, mandibular canal location, and patient reports about paresthesia or dysesthesia on any given side); these data analyses were carried out using SPSS ver. 25 data processing software. RESULTS The nerve was visible in 93% of cases. During the operation, none of the nerves was transected. Hypoesthesia on the first follow-up was 94% of cases for LT, 92% for PP, 82% for TT, and 100% for the 2PD. On the last follow-up, the patients still had hypoesthesia for the LT 51%, PP 35%, TT41%, and 2PD 55%; age and sex did not significantly affect hypoesthesia outcomes. Nerve visibility and inferior alveolar nerve canal (IAC) distance did not influence the results. The level of confidence for all tests was set at p < 0.05. CONCLUSIONS The 2PD sensation was the most affected sense on the last visit, and the right side of the chin and lower lip was affected most both on early and long-term follow-up due to several reasons. A 3-month period was enough as a recovery time to restore 100% of neurological sensation for 45% of the sample, which is similar to several studies in the literature. A single surgeon did not show superior result compared to two surgeons' literature papers. Advancement movement was associated with a high percentage of hypoesthesia.
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Rai A, Arora A, Jain A, Panneerselvam E. Modified vertical osteotomy cut in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 59:965-967. [PMID: 34456077 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) is the most common orthognathic surgical procedure for the correction of facial deformities. Like any other surgical procedure, it is also associated with a risk of complications. One of these is described in the literature as notching at the lower inferior border of the mandible. Such discontinuity in the contour of the lower border is often a concern for patients. To overcome this complication, we recommend a modified vertical osteotomy cut while performing BSSO.
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- Department of Dentistry, AIIMS, Saket Nagar, Bhopal, MP, India.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College & Research Centre, Ghaziabad, UP, India.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SRM Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, India.
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Effect of Bone Buttressing at the Vertical Osteotomy Site on Postoperative Stability After Mandibular Setback Surgery. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:e682-e686. [PMID: 34260469 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess the effect of bone buttressing at the vertical osteotomy site on postoperative stability after mandibular setback surgery and determine factors contributing to postoperative relapse. This retrospective study was conducted on patients who received mandibular setback surgery using bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy. Patients were divided into two groups: group I, intimate bony contact, and group II, bony gap of 2 mm or more. Using lateral cephalograms taken before surgery, 1 week after surgery, and 6 months after surgery, surgical changes, and postoperative relapse were compared between 2 groups. To assess associations between postoperative relapse and other variables, Pearson correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were performed. Twenty-eight patients were evaluated (17 in group I and 11 in group II). Mean relapse was greater in group II (1.8 mm) than in group I (1.2 mm), although there were no significant differences between 2 groups (P = 0.203). Postoperative relapse was significantly associated with intraoperative clockwise rotation of the proximal segment (P < 0.001) and the amount of mandibular setback (P = 0.038). Bony gap was only correlated with postoperative counterclockwise rotation of the proximal segment (P = 0.014). In the regression analysis, intraoperative clockwise rotation of the proximal segment significantly predicted postoperative relapse (P < 0.001, R2 = 0.388). The absence of bone buttressing at the vertical osteotomy site may not significantly affect postoperative stability after mandibular setback surgery, and it is important to minimize intraoperative clockwise rotation of the proximal segment for better postoperative stability.
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Ueki K, Moroi A, Takayama A, Saito Y, Sato M, Baba N, Kimura Y, Fujimoto K, Koizumi M, Hotta A, Iguchi R, Yoshizawa K. Computed tomography assessment of mandibular morphologic changes and the inferior mandibular border defect after sagittal split ramus osteotomy. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021; 132:496-505. [PMID: 34274287 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess mandibular morphologic changes to the condyle, ramus, mandibular body, and inferior mandibular border defect after sagittal split ramus osteotomy in class II and III patients. STUDY DESIGN The relationships among the condyle, ramus, and mandibular body measured by computed tomography preoperatively and postoperatively were assessed and factors related to the reduction of the condylar square and mandibular inferior border defect were examined. RESULTS Patients included 72 female patients with jaw deformity (36 skeletal class II cases, 36 skeletal class III cases). Postoperative reduction of the condylar square was significantly correlated with preoperative condylar height in patients with class II (P = .0297) vs preoperative condylar height and preoperative mandibular height in patients with class III (P < .0001). A mandibular inferior border defect was found in 18 of 72 class II sides (25.0%) and was significantly related to the position of the osteotomy line and attachment side of the inferior border cortex (P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS This study's findings suggest that the postoperative reduction of the condyle could be associated with preoperative condylar height. However, the mandibular inferior border defect in class II advancement surgery could be independently associated with technical factors in sagittal split ramus osteotomy.
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- Koichiro Ueki
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
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How to Prevent Mandibular Lower Border Notching After Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomies for Major Advancements: Analysis of 168 Osteotomies. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 78:1620-1626. [PMID: 32479810 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.04.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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PURPOSE Mandibular ramus bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) has been the most commonly used technique in orthognathic surgery for mandibular advancement. However, a common complication of BSSO has been the occurrence of visible and palpable osseous defects at the inferior border of the mandible. The aim of the present study was to determine whether bone grafting of the osseous defect at surgery would reduce the defect at 1 year postoperatively compared with no bone grafting. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present retrospective cohort study evaluated patients who had undergone mandibular ramus BSSO for 10 mm or more of advancement. The primary predictor variable was BSSO surgery with bone grafting of the defect (graft group [GG]) versus no bone graft (no graft group [NGG]). The size of the mandibular ramus inferior border defect was the outcome variable considered within the framework of a 1-year postoperative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) analysis. Gender, age, and the amount of advancement were also considered in the multilevel regression analyses. RESULTS From January 2012 to November 2016, 84 patients (168 osteotomies) had undergone BSSO surgery with 10 mm or more of mandibular advancement at the Facesurgery Center (Parma, Italy). Their mean age was 27.4 years (range, 17 to 44 years). Of the 84 patients, 40 had undergone BSSO with bilateral bone grafts (GG). The monocortical block of the iliac crest bone was used as the bone homograft. The final residual defect was measured at 1 year postoperatively on CBCT scans. The GG and NGG had presented with a mean final defect of 0.7 mm (range, 0 to 4.5 mm) and 3.0 mm (range, 0 to 5.5 mm), respectively. Complete absence of the defect was achieved in 72% of the osteotomies in the GG and 9% of the osteotomies in the NGG. CONCLUSIONS The use of an iliac crest bone allograft block in the gap between 2 segments during mandibular advancement of 10 mm or more substantially reduced the size and incidence of inferior border defects.
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van der Helm HC, Kraeima J, Xi T, Jansma J, Schepers RH. The use of xenografts to prevent inferior border defects following bilateral sagittal split osteotomies: three-dimensional skeletal analysis using cone beam computed tomography. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 49:1029-1035. [PMID: 31987591 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate grafting in the osteotomy gap during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO), using a xenograft and fibrin glue. Hard tissue defects in the inferior mandibular border were assessed using cone beam computed tomography scans taken 1 week and 1year postoperatively. The study group of 20 patients underwent bone grafting during BSSO (mean age 26.1years; mean horizontal displacement 8.5mm) and the control group of 20 patients did not (mean age 30.2 years; mean horizontal displacement 7.6mm). The mean height of the mandibular defects was significantly lower in the study group, but there was no significant difference in volume measurements between the groups. Grafting had a negligible effect on large displacements (9.0-15.0mm), which might have been due to an inadequate amount and/or positioning of the graft, or to poor dimensional stability. This may be resolved by improved graft positioning or by using a different kind of (xeno)graft.
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- H C van der Helm
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Alyahya A, Swennen G. Bone grafting in orthognathic surgery: a systematic review. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 48:322-331. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2018.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Mandibular osteotomies aim to displace the dental arch to the necessary position, ideally without limitation, while preserving inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) function. Supraforaminal osteotomies offer nerve safety but limit the extent of advancement, whereas Epker and Obwegeser-Dal Pont osteotomies enable unchallenged mandibular advancement but are associated with an inferior border notch. Here, we describe a new technique to avoid such disadvantages. TECHNICAL NOTE The beginning of the procedure was similar to Epker's technique, with sectioning of the lingual cortex up to the level of the lingula. Sectioning of the buccal cortex was stopped 3 to 4 mm above the inferior border and then performed horizontally up to the gonial angle in total thickness. The inferior border periosteum and muscles attachments were conserved and hence, appropriately vascularized. DISCUSSION This technique offers 4 advantages: absence of the inferior border notch, lower risk of damage to the IAN than with Epker's technique, sufficiently large bony surface to obtain bone healing as in Epker's technique, and no limitation to setback movement in contrast to Obwegeser-Dal Pont's or the supraforaminal osteotomy techniques.
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Mandibular bone healing after advancement or setback surgery using sagittal split ramus osteotomy. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2018; 46:1500-1503. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2018.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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