Use of mini-implants in orthognathic surgery

Use of mini-implants in orthognathic surgery

Abstract We report a case in which mini-implants were used for intraoperative maxillomandibular fixation and for postoperative elastic traction in the treatment of a 20-year-old woman with mandibular prognathism.

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2007-07, Vol.45 (5), p.406-407
Hauptverfasser: Gibbons, A.J, Cousley, R.R.J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Screws
Dental Implantation, Endosseous
Dental Implants
Dentistry
Female
Humans
Jaw Fixation Techniques - instrumentation
Malocclusion, Angle Class III - surgery
Malocclusion, Angle Class III - therapy
Mandible - surgery
Medical sciences
Miniaturization
Orthodontics, Corrective - instrumentation
Orthognathic surgery
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Surgery
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract We report a case in which mini-implants were used for intraoperative maxillomandibular fixation and for postoperative elastic traction in the treatment of a 20-year-old woman with mandibular prognathism.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2006.03.012