Surgical Correction in Mandibular Asymmetry

Kensuke Yamauchi, Peter Kessler*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A suitable therapy must pursue two goals: • Correction of asymmetry. • Elimination of the progressive component of the disease.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIllustrated Manual of Orthognathic Surgery
Subtitle of host publicationOsteotomies of the Mandible
EditorsPeter Kessler , Nicolas Hardt , Kensuke Yamauchi
PublisherSpringer
Pages257-272
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9783031069789
ISBN (Print)9783031069772
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024

Keywords

  • Alternatives
  • Chin osteotomy
  • Flaring
  • Inverted vertical ramus osteotomy—IVRO
  • Mandibular rotation
  • Sagittal split - Unilateral and bilateral sagittal split osteotomy USSO/BSSO - Sagittal split ramus osteotomy SSRO
  • Special surgical aspects
  • Surgical modifications
  • Temporomandibular joint—TMJ
  • Vertical and horizontal mandibular rotation

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