Satoshi Kushida1, Natsuko Kakudo1, Kenji Kusumoto1. 1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shin-machi, Hirakata, Osaka 573-1010 Japan.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: In patients with habitual dislocation of the temporomandibular joint, anterior dislocation readily occurs with mouth opening in the normal range. METHODS: This short paper describes our novel procedure, modified zygomatic arch osteotomy reported by LeClerc et al., with oblique osteotomy to create a V-shaped notch at the tip for more accurate locking. CONCLUSION: The technique obtained favorable results without the recurrence of TMJ dislocation.
INTRODUCTION: In patients with habitual dislocation of the temporomandibular joint, anterior dislocation readily occurs with mouth opening in the normal range. METHODS: This short paper describes our novel procedure, modified zygomatic arch osteotomy reported by LeClerc et al., with oblique osteotomy to create a V-shaped notch at the tip for more accurate locking. CONCLUSION: The technique obtained favorable results without the recurrence of TMJ dislocation.