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This month’ s article is Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy by Joseph Van Sickels, DDS.
The bilateral sagittal split, in its multiple iterations, is the most commonly used osteotomy for moving the mandible. The most frequent variations concern the length and design of the osteotomy on the proximal segment and the type of fixation used. This activity reviews the indications for the use of the procedure, limitations and contraindications, surgical techniques, avoidance and management of intraoperative complications, and post-operative considerations.
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