A novel instrument for the prevention of condylar torque in bilateral sagittal ramus osteotomy when using bicortical screw fixation. Issue 3 (March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Van den Borre, C.; Van de Casteele, E.; Boeckx, P.; Nadjmi, N.
• Is Part Of: International journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery. Volume 51:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: 376
• Page End: 379
• Publication Date: 2022-03
• Subjects: mandibular condyle -- relapse -- osteotomy -- orthognathic surgery -- surgical instruments; Mouth -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry, Operative; Oral Surgical Procedures; Surgery, Oral; Dentistry; Maxilla -- Surgery; Mouth -- Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.52059
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2021.06.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0901-5027

Abstract

Abstract: When using the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) technique, rigid internal fixation (RIF) remains the standard method to accurately fix the distal and proximal osteotomy fragments. A concern with the use of RIF, especially with bicortical screws, is the increased risk of condylar torque and its functional consequences. This technical note introduces a new method for preventing torque of the mandibular condyles after BSSO, using a sagittal split space maintainer.