Abstract
The anterior maxillary osteotomy (AMO) is employed primarily to reposition the anterior dento-osseous segment posteriorly (setback). It is also used to move the segment superiorly or inferiorly as indicated. The Wassmund technique is a tunneling technique with the focus on optimal perfusion of the anterior maxillary segment. This technique guarantees the perfusion of the segment from anteriorly-premaxilla, primary palate-and from the palatal side-palatine process, secondary palate.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Illustrated Manual of Orthognathic Surgery: Osteotomies of the Maxilla and Midface |
| Editors | Peter Kessler, Nicolas Hardt, Kensuke Yamauchi |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Chapter | 23 |
| Pages | 197-200 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031498695 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783031498688 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |
Keywords
- Anterior segment osteotomy AMO
- Class II relation/malocclusion
- Dental crowding
- Maxillary hyperplasia
- Maxillary prognathia
- Maxillary protrusion
- Maxillary segment osteotomy
- Maxillary setback
- Modifications and surgical alternatives
- Orthognathic surgery
- Segmental repositioning
- Special surgical aspects
- Tongue function