Ostectomy at the mandibular symphysis

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

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.

Surgical correction of mandibular prognathism

Procedures used in the correction of certain forms of mandibular prognathism are described. All but one of these techniques allow an immediate functional healing, which is considered to be most important. Since no single procedure can correct all the different forms of mandibular prognathism, each case is individually planned and a "custom-tailored" technique is applied.