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Li X, Chen X, Zhang Z, Wang X, Han W, Kim BS, Yan Y, Chai G, Zhang Y. Morphological and quantitative study of the inferior alveolar nerve canal in hemifacial microsomia. Sci Rep 2024; 14:4753. [PMID: 38413665 PMCID: PMC10899633 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54318-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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This study aimed to probe into the anatomic course of inferior alveolar nerve canal (IANC) in hemifacial microsomia (HFM) on a large scale, morphological observations and further quantitative study were performed. Patients were classified by Pruzansky-Kaban classification. The anatomic course of IANC was analyzed morphologically with three-dimensional (3D) imaging software among 248 patients. Seven distances between fixed landmarks on both sides were measured for 236 patients. The differences between affected and unaffected sides were compared. Significant differences were found in the entrance (P < 0.001), route (P < 0.001), and exit (P < 0.05) of IANC in type IIb and III HFM. The higher the degree of mandibular deformity was, the higher the incidence of IANC variation was (P < 0.05). The distances in the horizontal aspect of IANC including from mandibular foramen to mental foramen (P < 0.05) and from mental foramen to gonion (P < 0.05) were significantly shorter on the affected side. Abnormalities of the anatomical course of IANC exist in patients with Pruzansky-Kaban type IIb and type III HFM. The reduction of IANC on the affected side in the horizontal distance is more obvious. Three-dimensional imaging assessment is recommended before surgery.
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- Xin Li
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhi Zao Ju Road, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhi Zao Ju Road, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhi Zao Ju Road, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhi Zao Ju Road, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhi Zao Ju Road, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhi Zao Ju Road, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhi Zao Ju Road, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhi Zao Ju Road, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhi Zao Ju Road, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China.
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Usha AM, Thelekkat Y, John J, Nair R, Nazar J, Kumar DS. Evaluation of the Linear Relationship of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Canal to the Lateral Cortex and the Alveolar Crest in the Posterior Mandible: A Computed Tomographic Study. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2024; 23:68-74. [PMID: 38312975 PMCID: PMC10830932 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-023-02010-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background and Objective A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate a clinically relevant position of the inferior alveolar nerve and canal with respect to the lateral cortex, alveolar crest, and first and second molar root apices in adult dentate patients. Methods The study was conducted in the patients who reported various oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for whom preoperative computed tomography (CT) scan was taken for the required surgical procedures. CTs were selected based on the selection criteria, and a total of 50 CTs were evaluated. Predictor variables were gender and side. Outcome variables were the average linear buccal measurements from the lateral cortex to the outer cortical margin of the inferior alveolar canal from below the mandibular foramen till the mental foramen, linear vertical measurements from the alveolar crest to the superior crest of the inferior alveolar canal in the third, second and first molar regions, and linear vertical distance from the superior aspect of inferior alveolar canal till the apices of second and third molars. Descriptive statistics were analysed with t test and paired t test. P value < 0.05 was taken as significant. Results The study sample was composed of 27 male and 23 female patients with a mean age of 29 ± 4.6 years. The mean value of linear measurements of IAN to the right lateral cortex at the mandibular foramen was 4.96 ± 1.13, and for the left side, it was 4.79 ± 1.33. The mean values of linear measurements from the superior aspect of IAN canal to the alveolar crest at third, second and first molar regions obtained in this study were 18.5 ± 3.79, 19 + 3.83 and 19.5 + 3.48 for the right side and 17.8 + 3.86, 18.8 + 3.54 and 19.143.31 for the left side, respectively. The average linear measurements of IAN to the root apex of first molar were 10.8 3.89 for the right side and 10.868 + 3.85 for the left side; for second molars, they were 10.5 + 3.62 for the right side and 10.52 + 3.62 for the left side. Gender and side influenced the outcome with varying statistical significance. Conclusion The study has identified the average linear measurements of the buccal cortical bone along the path of IAN in the mandible, average height of alveolar bone above the IAN and average distance between the IAN with the first and second molar root apices. This will be useful guide while planning and performing various mandibular surgical procedures close to the IAN nerve and procedures that can disturb the IAN. The implications of these findings will influence the course of surgery.
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- Arjun Madhu Usha
- Azeezia College of Dental Sciences and Research, Kollam, Kerala India
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- Azeezia College of Dental Sciences and Research, Kollam, Kerala India
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- Azeezia College of Dental Sciences and Research, Kollam, Kerala India
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- Azeezia College of Dental Sciences and Research, Kollam, Kerala India
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dos Santos VDB, Queiroz SIML, da Silva AC, Silva S, da Silva JSP, Fernandes GVDO, Germano AR. Evaluation of the Anatomic Position of the Mandibular Canal Regarding to the Segments of the Mandibular Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy to Diminish the Possibility of Injuries: a Pilot Study. J Oral Maxillofac Res 2022; 13:e2. [PMID: 36788795 PMCID: PMC9902025 DOI: 10.5037/jomr.2022.13402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Objectives This pilot study evaluated the relationship between inferior alveolar nerve location through computed tomography scan and intraoperative inferior alveolar nerve entrapment after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy. Material and Methods Overall, 20 helicoidal computed tomography scans were evaluated in patients with facial deformities who underwent to bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). The distance from the mandibular canal to the internal surface of the buccal and lingual cortical bone, mandibular thickness, bone density and proportion of medullary and cortical bone in 3 regions were evaluated. During the intraoperative period, the segment to which the nerve remained adhered after performing BSSO was analysed, and the data correlated. Results The distance from the mandibular canal to the buccal cortical bone showed a mean of 2.6 mm when the inferior alveolar nerve was adhered to the distal segment and mean of 0.7 mm when the nerve was adhered to the proximal segment. The thickness was 11.2 mm and 9.8 mm when the nerve was adhered the distal the proximal segments respectively. Mandibular thickness, distance from the mandibular canal to the buccal and lingual cortical were statistically related to intraoperative nerve entrapment (P < 0.05). Conclusions Narrow jaws and the distance from the mandibular canal to buccal cortical bone less than 2 mm increases the risk of the inferior alveolar nerve entrapment in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy.
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- Departamento de Ortodontia da Universidade Católica de Viseu, ViseuPortugal.
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- Oral Maxillofacial and Trauma Surgery of the “Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes”, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do NorteBrazil.
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- Oral Maxillofacial and Trauma Surgery of the “Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes”, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do NorteBrazil.
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Lahoud P, Diels S, Niclaes L, Van Aelst S, Willems H, Van Gerven A, Quirynen M, Jacobs R. Development and validation of a novel artificial intelligence driven tool for accurate mandibular canal segmentation on CBCT. J Dent 2021; 116:103891. [PMID: 34780873 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study is the development and validation of a novel artificial intelligence driven tool for fast and accurate mandibular canal segmentation on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). METHODS A total of 235 CBCT scans from dentate subjects needing oral surgery were used in this study, allowing for development, training and validation of a deep learning algorithm for automated mandibular canal (MC) segmentation on CBCT. Shape, diameter and direction of the MC were adjusted on all CBCT slices using a voxel-wise approach. Validation was then performed on a random set of 30 CBCTs - previously unseen by the algorithm - where voxel-level annotations allowed for assessment of all MC segmentations. RESULTS Primary results show successful implementation of the AI algorithm for segmentation of the MC with a mean IoU of 0.636 (± 0.081), a median IoU of 0.639 (± 0.081), a mean Dice Similarity Coefficient of 0.774 (± 0.062). Precision, recall and accuracy had mean values of 0.782 (± 0.121), 0.792 (± 0.108) and 0.99 (± 7.64×10-05) respectively. The total time for automated AI segmentation was 21.26 s (±2.79), which is 107 times faster than accurate manual segmentation. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates a novel, fast and accurate AI-driven module for MC segmentation on CBCT. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Given the importance of adequate pre-operative mandibular canal assessment, Artificial Intelligence could help relieve practitioners from the delicate and time-consuming task of manually tracing and segmenting this structure, helping prevent per- and post-operative neurovascular complications.
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- Pierre Lahoud
- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oral Health Sciences, Periodontology and Oral Microbiology, University Hospitals of Leuven, Belgium.
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Periodontology and Oral Microbiology, University Hospitals of Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium; Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Morphometric Analysis of Cleft Lip Palate and Prognathic Mandibles in Relation to Mandibular Canal Course. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 32:694-697. [PMID: 33705012 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to evaluate the mandibular canal course in individuals with cleft lip palate (CLP) and mandibular prognathism in terms of the sagittal split-ramus osteotomy using cone-beam computed tomography. MATERIALS AND METHODS Individuals with CLP older than 16 years of age and planned to undergo Le fort I + SSR osteotomies and those with class III occlusion planned to undergo Le fort I + SSR osteotomies were included. The measurements on the cleft side of CLP patients were compared with both their noncleft sides and those with class III occlusion. The course of the inferior alveolar nerve and its position in the mandible were evaluated starting from the mandibular foramen, the first entrance to the mandible, to the mental foramen, the exit from the mandible. RESULTS The distance between the mandibular canal and the buccal surface of the mandible (B3) on the plane tangent to the distal of the mandibular first molar and perpendicular to the occlusal plane was found to be greater in individuals with CLP (P = 0.011). Buccal cortex thickness (C4) at the level of the mandibular canal on the plane tangent to the distal of the mandibular second molar and perpendicular to the occlusal plane was found to be lower in individuals with CLP (P = 0.021). CONCLUSIONS The buccal cortex thickness of the mandible corpus and the distance of the mandibular canal to the buccal surface is different in patients with CLP compared to class III individuals' posterior to the mandible. Surgeons should take these differences into consideration during mandibular osteotomy.
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Position of the mandibular canal before and after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy: a cone beam computed tomographic study. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 60:279-285. [PMID: 34311998 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2021.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the position of the mandibular canal (MC) before and after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO) using cone-beam computed tomography (CT), and to compare the position of the MC in Class II and Class III patients in the preoperative period. Patients were divided into two groups: Class II (n = 38) and Class III (n = 41). Measurements of the superior, inferior, buccal, and lingual distances of the MC in relation to the cortical bone were taken at three levels in the proximal segment of the mandible. Results were analysed using the Kruskal-Wallis test (p < 0.05). In the Class II group the superior distance of the MC at levels 2 and 3, and the inferior distance at level 3 significantly decreased after BSSRO. In the Class III group, no significant differences were found at any level, and the inferior distances at all levels were smaller preoperatively than those in the Class II group. In the Class II group the position of the MC altered in relation to superior and inferior cortical bone after BSSRO. However, the position of the MC remained stable in the Class III group. Our results also suggest a deeper cut in inferior cortical bone in Class III patients.
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Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy in the Shortest Buccal Bone Marrow Distances of the Mandible on the Coronal Plane. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:5586498. [PMID: 33791365 PMCID: PMC7997755 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5586498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose This study investigated the relationship between the shortest buccal bone marrow of the ramus and skeletal patterns. Materials and Methods Using cone-beam computed tomography data (specifically, the A point-nasion-B point (ANB) angle), we divided patients into three groups as follows: skeletal class I (0° < ANB < 4°), class II (ANB: ≥4°), and class III (ANB: ≤0°). Sixteen vertical sections in the coronal plane were taken starting from slice 0 (original intact mandibular canal) anteriorly at 2 mm intervals to slice 15 (30 mm). The thickness of the mandible (M) and shortest buccal bone marrow (SBM) were measured. The data of SBM were divided into two groups (SBM ≥ 1 mm and SBM < 1 mm). For each skeletal pattern, an SBM value < 1 mm was considered to indicate a high possibility of postoperative nerve paresthesia and bad split. Results The three skeletal pattern groups also did not significantly differ in their M values for all sections. The mean SBM values of class III (0.91–2.11 mm) at 6–16 mm anterior to the mandibular foramen were significantly smaller than those of class II (1.53–3.17 mm). Comparing the occurrence ratio of SBM < 1 mm, the highest and lowest probabilities in class III (55% and 21.7%, respectively) were significantly larger at 6–20 mm anterior to the mandibular foramen than those in class II (28.3% and 5%, respectively). Conclusion Class III had a significantly shorter SBM distance and higher SBM occurrence probability than class II at the mandibular ramus region, implying that class III participants are more likely than class II participants to have nerve paresthesia and bad split after sagittal split ramus osteotomy.
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Chen CM, Liang SW, Chou ST, Hwang DS, Kim UK, Tseng YC. Importance in the occurrence rate of shortest buccal bone marrow distance (<1 mm) for sagittal split ramus osteotomy. J Formos Med Assoc 2020; 120:697-704. [PMID: 32753286 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2020.07.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The neurosensory disturbance is a common complication following sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) whereas the shortest buccal bone marrow (SBM) is an important risk factor. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the occurrence rates of SBM among three skeletal patterns. METHODS The cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 90 participants were divided into skeletal Class I, II, and III. There were six horizontal planes separated apart by a 2 mm interval; it started with plane 0 (original intact mandibular canal) to plane 5 which was 10 mm below. The data of SBM were divided into two groups (SBM ≥ 1 mm and SBM < 1 mm). With an SBM value < 1 mm, we defined a high occurrence rate of postoperative neurosensory abnormality or unfavorable split. RESULTS The Class III patients had the smallest SBM value (1.31-1.75 mm) whereas the Class II patients had the largest SBM value (1.57-2.09 mm). For the Class III patients, the highest and lowest occurrence rates of SBM were 56.5% and 43.5% respectively. For the Class II patients, the highest and lowest occurrence rates of SBM were 37.1% and 17.7% respectively. The patients with Class III malocclusion had higher occurrence rates of SBM than the patients with Class II malocclusion. CONCLUSION Class III had a significantly higher occurrence of probability (SBM < 1 mm) than Class II. Therefore, patients with Class III were more likely to experience postoperative neurosensory abnormalities and unfavorable split than patients with Class II.
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- Chun-Ming Chen
- School of Dentistry and Graduate Program of Dental Science, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry and Graduate Program of Dental Science, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry and Graduate Program of Dental Science, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Orthodontics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pusan National University Dental Hospital, Pusan, South Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pusan National University Dental Hospital, Pusan, South Korea
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- School of Dentistry and Graduate Program of Dental Science, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Orthodontics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Singh GP, Nehra K, Mitra R, Nakra O, Singla A. Orthosurgical Management of Class III Malocclusion Emphasizing the Pivotal Role of CBCT. JOURNAL OF INDIAN ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/0301574219888056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Management of skeletal class III malocclusions in a nongrowing individual remains a challenging and arduous task for the orthodontist. The skeletal class III malocclusion is often not amenable to camouflage procedures and requires a surgical correction of the underlying skeletal bases to achieve esthetic and functional treatment results. These patients often require one or more extractions to remove the preexisting dentoalveolar compensations prior to the surgical procedure which is undertaken as part of presurgical orthodontics. Postsurgical orthodontics is often of limited duration and is concerned with the settling of occlusion and obtaining tight cuspal interdigitation. Cone-beam computed tomography is a recent innovation which has revolutionized imaging in dentistry. Within orthodontics, it has proven to be of great value in orthosurgical planning and evaluation of posttreatment results including root parallelism and root resorption. This case report describes orthosurgical management of class III malocclusion utilizing cone-beam computed tomography in treatment planning.
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- Gaurav Pratap Singh
- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Army Dental Centre (Research & Referral), Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Army Dental Centre (Research & Referral), Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Army Dental Centre (Research & Referral), Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Army Dental Centre (Research & Referral), Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Army Dental Centre (Research & Referral), Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, India
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Vidya KC, Pathi J, Rout S, Sethi A, Sangamesh NC. Inferior alveolar nerve canal position in relation to mandibular molars: A cone-beam computed tomography study. Natl J Maxillofac Surg 2019; 10:168-174. [PMID: 31798251 PMCID: PMC6883893 DOI: 10.4103/njms.njms_53_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Revised: 06/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Objective This study was carried out to prevent the risk of iatrogenic injuries to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) canal associated with various surgical interventions in the area of mandibular molars, by using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods The present retrospective study was carried out by using CBCT of 100 patients between 18 and 40 years of age group. The linear measurements were made in relation to the 1st and 2nd mandibular molars on both the sides. Linear distances between buccal and lingual aspects to the mandibular, buccal, and lingual cortical bone thickness; IAN canal diameter; and the superior corticated border of the IAN canal from the periapex of the 1st and 2nd mandibular molars. The statistical evaluation was done using SPSS V.20 (SPSS: an IBM company), and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Both genders of all age groups showed statistically significant result (P < 0.00). All the linear measurements were statistically significant in relation to both the 1st and 2nd mandibular molars (P < 0.005), and also the bilateral comparison of the linear measurements showed statistically significant difference in relation to the mandibular 2nd molar (P < 0.03) and 1st molar (P < 0.04) among both the sexes. Conclusion Clinicians should be aware of the proximity of root apices and cortical plates to the mandibular canal when performing surgical and root canal procedures in the posterior mandible to avoid serious nerve injuries.
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- K C Vidya
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Al-Shayyab MH, Qabba'ah K, Alsoleihat F, Baqain ZH. Age and gender variations in the cone-beam computed tomographic location of mandibular canal: Implications for mandibular sagittal split osteotomy. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2019; 24:e545-e554. [PMID: 31232390 PMCID: PMC6667004 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.22969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Mandibular sagittal split osteotomy (MSSO) may incur unfavorable split and sensorineural injuries. Knowledge of the anatomic location of the mandibular canal (MC) and bone thickness in the region of interest for MSSO, and the possible variations by age and gender can assist in avoiding such complications. Purpose: To study the location of the MC and bone thickness in the region of MSSO by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) radiographs and to evaluate the possible variations by age and gender in a Jordanian population. Material and Methods This retrospective radio-anatomical study examined all CBCT radiographs for patients treated over three years at the University of Jordan Hospital, Amman, Jordan. Distances from the MC to the cortical external surfaces and MC diameter (MCD) were measured by a reliable observer at three predetermined regions for MSSO: region (A) [mandibular foramen area], region (B) [mandibular angle area] and region (C) [directly mesial to the second molar]. Gender and age differences in all measurements were then compared using non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test. Results The final study radiographs comprised a total of 202 CBCT belonged to a cohort of 202 subjects; 91 males (45.1%) and 111 (54.9%) females, with mean age (± SD) of 42.94 ± 18.54 years (range 18–90 years). Whereas only the bone thickness superior, buccal and inferior to MC in regions (B) and (C), and MCD in the three regions exhibited significant (p< 0.05) gender differences, all measured distances exhibited statistically significant (p< 0.05) differences between young and adult patients. Conclusions The location of MC and bone thickness in the region of MSSO were significantly variable according to age, but exhibited sexual diamorphism only in regions (B) and (C). This fundamental knowledge should be considered during MSSO planning. Key words:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, mandibular canal, mandibular sagittal split osteotomy.
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- M-H Al-Shayyab
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan 11942,
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Hirota M, Suga K, Shibahara T. Comparative Study of Mandible Ramus Morphology Using 3-dimensional CT in Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy. THE BULLETIN OF TOKYO DENTAL COLLEGE 2018; 59:237-245. [PMID: 30333371 DOI: 10.2209/tdcpublication.2017-0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relevance of the external morphology of the mandibular ramus, internal bone tissue structure, and maxillofacial morphology at the site for sagittal split ramus osteotomy among different facial skeletal patterns. A total of 80 patients with jaw deformities who underwent sagittal split ramus osteotomy were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups based on facial skeletal type (skeletal Class II or skeletal Class III). A further 7 patients with no skeletal abnormalities were established as the control group (skeletal Class I). Computed tomography images obtained from these patients were 3-dimensionally reconstructed and the morphology of the mandibular ramus determined. Thickness at the mandibular foramen in Class II was greater than that in Class III, and showed the lowest value at the midpoint of the mandibular foramen and mandibular notch in Class I. Mandibular morphology showed change according to facial skeletal type. Correlations were also observed between the cephalometric analysis values and mandibular morphology.
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- Masayuki Hirota
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tokyo Dental College
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- Department of Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Pediatric Dentistry, Tochigi Medical Center
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Lee HE, Han SJ. Anatomical position of the mandibular canal in relation to the buccal cortical bone: relevance to sagittal split osteotomy. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 44:167-173. [PMID: 30181983 PMCID: PMC6117468 DOI: 10.5125/jkaoms.2018.44.4.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2018] [Revised: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Objectives Classification of the degree of postoperative nerve damage according to contact with the mandibular canal and buccal cortical bone has been studied, but there is a lack of research on the difference in postoperative courses according to contact with buccal cortical bone. In this study, we divided patients into groups according to contact between the mandibular canal and the buccal cortical bone, and we compared the position of the mandibular canal in the second and first molar areas. Materials and Methods Class III patients who visited the Dankook University Dental Hospital were included in this study. The following measurements were made at the second and first molar positions: (1) length between the outer margin of the mandibular canal and the buccal cortical margin (a); (2) mandibular thickness at the same level (b); (3) Buccolingual ratio=(a)/(b)×100; and (4) length between the inferior margin of the mandibular canal and the inferior cortical margin. Results The distances from the canal to the buccal bone and from the canal to the inferior bone and mandibular thickness were significantly larger in Group II than in Group I. The buccolingual ratio of the canal was larger in Group II in the second molar region. Conclusion If mandibular canal is in contact with the buccal cortical bone, the canal will run closer to the buccal bone and the inferior border of the mandible in the second and first molar regions.
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- Han Eol Lee
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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İşcan D, Motro M, Acar A. Postoperative Positional and Dimensional Changes of Mandibular Canal after Bilateral Sagittal Split Set-Back Osteotomy. Turk J Orthod 2018; 30:110-117. [PMID: 30112502 DOI: 10.5152/turkjorthod.2017.17017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Objective This preliminary study was planned to provide information about preoperative mandibular canal (MC) position and the postoperative positional changes of MC and length in three dimensions, with the purpose of providing some assistance in reducing inferior alveolar neurosensory disturbance (IAND). Methods MC was examined on CBCT data using SimPlant Pro Standalone 13.0. MC locations were measured in all dimensions, with respect to mandibular bony borders. Results The results showed that MC is frequently located in the midthird of the ramus anteroposteriorly and superoinferiorly and in the midthird of the corpus superoinferiorly. Postoperatively, ramus width was increased, ramus length was decreased significantly, and MC was repositioned laterally and inferiorly. MC length was decreased on both sides, non-correlated with the set-back amounts. Conclusion Preoperative results may be beneficial for the prediction of MC position for surgeons, and postoperative results will be used for the following studies to correlate postoperative positional changes with IAND.
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Boston University School of Dental Medicine, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, Marmara University School of Dentistry, İstanbul, Turkey
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Park JH, Jung HD, Kim HJ, Jung YS. Anatomical study of the location of the antilingula, lingula, and mandibular foramen for vertical ramus osteotomy. Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg 2018; 40:15. [PMID: 30094227 PMCID: PMC6057865 DOI: 10.1186/s40902-018-0155-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to identify the location of the antilingula, lingula, and mandibular foramen in Korean cadavers and to promote safe and accurate surgery without damage to the inferior alveolar neurovascular bundle (IANB) when performing a vertical ramus osteotomy (VRO). Methods This study was conducted on the dried mandibles of 20 adult cadavers. Digital calipers were used to measure the distances from the anatomical reference points (antilingula, lingula, and mandibular foramen). Result The antilingula was located at the anterior 44% and superior 31% in the ramus. The lingula was located at the anterior 55% and superior 30% in the ramus. The mandibular foramen was located at the anterior 58% and superior 46% in the ramus. Regarding the positional relationship with the antilingula, the lingula was located 0.54 mm superior and 4.19 mm posterior, and the mandibular foramen was located 6.95 mm inferior and 4.98 mm posterior. The results suggested that in order to prevent damage to the IANB, osteotomy should be performed in the posterior region of ramus at least 29% of the total horizontal length of the ramus. Conclusion Using only the antilingula as a reference point is not guaranteed to IANB injury. However, it is still important as a helpful reference point for the surgeon in the surgical field.
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- Jin Hoo Park
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seodaemoon-Gu, Seoul, 120-752 South Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seodaemoon-Gu, Seoul, 120-752 South Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seodaemoon-Gu, Seoul, 120-752 South Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seodaemoon-Gu, Seoul, 120-752 South Korea
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Intraoral vertico-sagittal ramus osteotomy: modification of the L-shaped osteotomy. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017; 46:1552-1556. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2017.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2017] [Revised: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 06/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Shaik KV, Mohan AP, Kumar J, Chari H. Pre-operative Assessment of Anatomical Position of Inferior Alveolar Nerve and Its Significance in Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2017; 16:453-464. [PMID: 29038628 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-016-0985-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to investigate the position and course of the mandibular canal through the ramus, angle and body of mandible using computed tomographic (CT) imaging pre-operatively and to relate these predetermined values intra-operatively to perform sagittal split ramus osteotomies. Pre-operative CT scans were taken and four points were marked at mandibular foramen, mandibular angle, mandibular body and midpoint and different dimensions of IAN were measured to localize the inferior alveolar nerve. With the obtained values, precise osteotomy cuts were made intra-operatively and intra-operative measurements for position of IAN were noted. Based on the preoperative CT measurements, the chance to encounter IAN bundle, during surgery was evaluated. The present study proved that pre-operative CT imaging prior to BSSO surgical procedure is an effective way to investigate the position and course of the IAN canal through the framework of the mandible and by interpolating these dimensions intra operatively, reduces the risk of direct injury to the IAN bundle.
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- Khadar Vali Shaik
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, Nalgonda, Telangana India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, Nalgonda, Telangana India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, Nalgonda, Telangana India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, Nalgonda, Telangana India
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Takaku Y, Takano M, Yamashita S, Fukuda K. Transversal Width of Mandibular Bone and Neurosensory Disturbance after Bilateral Sagittal Splitting Ramus Osteotomy. Biomed Hub 2017; 2:1-9. [PMID: 31988915 PMCID: PMC6945893 DOI: 10.1159/000480289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective This study evaluated the condition of mandibular cancellous and cortical bone on computed tomography (CT) images in order to investigate its relationship with the incidence of neurosensory disturbances (NSD) in the mental nerve region after bilateral sagittal splitting ramus osteotomy (BSSRO). Methods BSSRO was performed on 58 lateral mandibles in 29 patients. From preoperative CT images, the width endpoints of the transversal bone were measured in region I immediately inferior to the mandibular foramen, region II in the mandibular angle region, and region III distal to the lower second molar. The incidence of NSD immediately after surgery and the residual NSD rate at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery were investigated. The correlation between incidence of NSD in the mental nerve region and each transversal bone width endpoint immediately after and at 6 months after surgery was also comparatively evaluated. Results The overall incidence of NSD immediately after surgery was 67.2% (39/58 sides) and the overall residual NSD rate at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery was 53.4% (31/58 sides), 31.0% (18/58 sides), and 17.2% (10/58 sides), respectively. No significant differences were observed for any width endpoints of the transversal bone measured at regions I or III, but the transversal width of the entire mandible was significantly different in region II between patients with and without NSD at 6 months after surgery (p < 0.05). Conclusion These findings demonstrate that the transversal width of the entire mandible may be an important factor in predicting NSD incidence.
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- Yuichiro Takaku
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Special Needs Dentistry and Orofacial Pain, Department of Oral Health and Clinical Science, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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Scomparin L, Soares MQS, Rubira CMF, Yaedú RYF, Imada TSN, Centurion BS, Tolentino ES, Lauris JRP, Rubira-Bullen IRF. CBCT location of the fusion between the buccal and lingual cortical in the mandibular ramus: importance to sagittal split osteotomy. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2017. [PMID: 28624835 PMCID: PMC5549524 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.21632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Mandibular Sagittal Split Osteotomy (MSSO) is a popular technique in orthognathic surgery used both to advance and to retreat the mandible. However, MSSO may incur in important complications, such as bad splits and sensorineural injuries. Knowing the location of the fusion between the buccal and lingual cortical (FBLC) in the mandibular ramus and the bone thickness in the region where osteotomies will be performed is determinant in MSSO planning to avoid complications. The aim of this study was to document and evaluate possible differences between sexes regarding the location of the FBLC in relation to the superior cortical of mandibular foramen (MF) and bone thickness in the region of interest for MSSO in a Brazilian population. Material and Methods Eighty five cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans were used to perform linear measurements to determine the location of the FBLC. Bone thickness from the mandibular canal (MC) to the cortical external surfaces and the diameter of the MC were measured at three different points: mandibular ramus (A), mandibular angle (B) and mesial of the second molar (C). Results The FBLC was located at a mean distance of 8.3 mm from the superior cortical of the MF in males and 8.1 mm in females. There was no difference between males and females regarding the mean bone thickness from the MC to the buccal external surface at all the points investigated (p >>0.05). Bone thickness from the lingual external surface to the MC was bigger among females than males in regions B and C (p<0.05). The diameter of the MC was bigger among males in regions B and C. Conclusions Sexual dimorphism regarding mandibular bone thickness but not regarding the location of FBLC was present. This fundamental knowledge may assist to the panning of MSSO. Key words:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, mandibular nerve, orthognathic surgery, sagittal split ramus osteotomy.
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- L Scomparin
- Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Alameda Otavio Pinheiro Brisolla 9-75, Bauru- SP, CEP 17012-901, Brazil,
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Freire-Maia B, Machado VD, Valerio C, Custódio A, Manzi F, Junqueira J. Evaluation of the accuracy of linear measurements on multi-slice and cone beam computed tomography scans to detect the mandibular canal during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017; 46:296-302. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2016.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2016] [Revised: 08/11/2016] [Accepted: 11/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Schmidt APG, Rossi AC, Freire AR, Groppo FC, Prado FB. Association between Facial Type and Mandibular Canal Morphology - Analysis in Digital Panoramic Radiographs. Braz Dent J 2016; 27:609-612. [PMID: 27982243 DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440201600973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2016] [Accepted: 07/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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In this study we investigate the association between facial type and mandibular canal course morphology analysing this in digital panoramic radiographs images. We used 603 digital images from panoramic radiographs. We selected only panoramic radiographs of fully dentate individuals, who had all lower molars bilaterally and with complete root formation. The sample distribution was determined by facial type and sex. The course of the mandibular canal, as seen in the panoramic radiographs, was classified into 3 types, bilaterally. The classification used was: type 1 if the mandibular canal is in contact or is positioned at most 2 mm from the root apex of the three permanent molars; type 2 if the mandibular canal is located halfway between the root apex of the three permanent molars and a half away from the mandibular basis; and type 3 if the mandibular canal is in contact with or approaches, a maximum of 2 mm from the cortical bone of the mandibular basis. For results, the data were analyzed by Chi-square test (p<0.05). Data analysis (Chi-square) showed there were more canals type 2 (p=0.0012) and fewer canals type 1 (p=0.0336) in females than in males, without association with the facial types. In conclusion, the facial type does not associated with the mandibular canal course analyzed.
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- Ana Paula Guidi Schmidt
- Department of Morphology, Anatomy division, Piracicaba Dental School, UNICAMP - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Anatomy division, Piracicaba Dental School, UNICAMP - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Anatomy division, Piracicaba Dental School, UNICAMP - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Pharmacology/Anesthesiology/Therapeutics division, UNICAMP - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Anatomy division, Piracicaba Dental School, UNICAMP - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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Khorshidi H, Raoofi S, Ghapanchi J, Shahidi S, Paknahad M. Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Analysis of the Course and Position of Mandibular Canal. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2016; 16:306-311. [PMID: 28717288 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-016-0956-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2015] [Accepted: 09/01/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Estimation of the relative position of infra alveolar nerve (IAN) canal and its relation to the mandibular anatomical landmarks can be clinically useful in minimizing the risk of surgery complications such as neurosensory disturbances that may occur after invasive mandibular surgical procedures. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the anatomic location and radiographic course of the mandibular canal compared to anatomic landmarks on CBCT and to discuss its clinical significance and also to determine the possible correlations between the mandibular position and the age of the patients. METHODS This cross sectional study was conducted on 242 CBCT of patients (99 males and 143 females). The location of canal was evaluated in 4 different regions. The first section in trans-axial view after mental foramen, in which the loop of mandibular canal is formed, was selected as point 1 for measurement and intervals of 10 mm, respectively, points 2, 3, 4 were selected for measurement. On these sections, the shortest linear distances (mm) from the most buccal and lingual aspects of the canal to the corresponding cortical plates of the mandible and also the minimum linear distance between the inferior aspect of canal and inferior border of mandible in these regions were calculated. RESULTS There was statistically significant correlation between the anatomic course of the canal and the patients' gender. The mean vertical position of the canal, as measured from the lower border of the IAN canal to the inferior border of the mandible, was 8.50 mm, ranging from 4.80 to 14.50 mm. On average, the mandibular canal was situated more lingually at all sites to the point it reached the mental foramen. However, at the mental foramen region (Point 1), it was located closer to the buccal cortical plate. CONCLUSION Assessment of the exact course of the IAN preoperatively along the body of the mandible by using CBCT might contribute to efficient and accurate surgical planning and therefore positively influence the surgical results. The results of this study confirm the necessity of using CBCT before invasive surgical procedures to determine the variations in the relative position and course of IAN canal.
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- Hooman Khorshidi
- Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Biomaterial Research Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Oral and Dental Disease Research Center, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Ghasrodasht Street, 7144833586 Shiraz, Iran
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Chrcanovic BR, de Carvalho Machado V, Gjelvold B. A morphometric analysis of the mandibular canal by cone beam computed tomography and its relevance to the sagittal split ramus osteotomy. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016; 20:183-190. [PMID: 26875084 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-016-0550-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Accepted: 02/08/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to morphometrically analyze the mandibular canal through the mandibular ramus by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to relate the findings to performing sagittal split ramus osteotomy. METHODS CBCT of 200 patients were analyzed. Five parameters were measured at the axial scan, from the mandibular foramen to 21 mm below it (3-mm intervals). The canal was classified according to the position within the bone marrow space. Variations were evaluated according to age, sex, side, and number of mandibular teeth. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS The following measurements increased gradually towards the most inferior level of measurement: the total thickness of the mandibular ramus through the center of the mandibular canal, the width of the bone marrow space (both buccal and lingual), and the narrowest width from the mandibular canal inner cortical to the mandibular ramus external cortical. The inner diameter of the mandibular canal slightly decreased to the same direction. Concerning the mandibular canal position within the bone marrow space, the percentage of the separate type increased towards the most inferior level of measurement, and the contact and fusion types decreased. Age, number of teeth, and sex had no significant influence on the total thickness of the mandibular ramus and on the narrowest width from the mandibular canal inner cortical to the mandibular ramus external cortical.
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- Bruno Ramos Chrcanovic
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, Carl Gustafs väg 34, 205 06, Malmö, Sweden.
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- Clinics for Prosthodontics, Centre of Dental Specialist Care, Malmö, Sweden
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Anatomical position of the mandibular canal in relation to the buccal cortical bone in Chinese patients with different dentofacial relationships. J Formos Med Assoc 2015; 115:981-990. [PMID: 26723862 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2015.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Revised: 09/25/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the position of the mandibular canal in relation to the buccal cortical bone in Chinese patients with three dentofacial relationships: normal dentition, retrognathism, and prognathism. METHODS Cone-beam computed tomography and lateral cephalograms of patients with normal dentation, retrognathism, and prognathism (n = 32 each group) were reviewed. Measurements of the shortest distance from the outer/buccal edge of the mandibular canal to the inner surface of the buccal cortex, and the distance from the lingula of the ramus to the dorsal root of the first molar were recorded. RESULTS No significant difference was observed between the three groups in the distribution of contact or fusion of the mandibular canal, or in the course of the mandibular canal on the right or left side. When the shortest distance at the lingula on the left side was >2.1 mm, no instances of contact or fusion were observed. On the right side, 100% of the patients had no contact or fusion when the shortest distance was >2.7 mm at the lingula. CONCLUSION The shortest distance from the outer/buccal edge of the mandibular canal to the inner surface of the buccal cortex measured at the lingula can predict contact or fusion. During sagittal split ramus osteotomy, great care should be observed at the point halfway between the lingula and the anterior ramus border where the inferior alveolar nerve is the closest to the cortical bone.
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Histologic features and fascicular arrangement of the inferior alveolar nerve. Arch Oral Biol 2015; 60:1736-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2015.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2015] [Revised: 07/23/2015] [Accepted: 09/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Comparison of three-dimensional plate versus double miniplate osteosynthesis for treatment of unfavorable mandibular angle fractures. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tdj.2015.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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An anatomical radiographic evaluation of the posterior portion of the mandible in relation to autologous bone harvest procedures. J Craniofac Surg 2015; 25:e475-83. [PMID: 25203591 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000000598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The purpose of the study was to evaluate the course of the mandibular canal and the thickness of the vestibular cortical plate in the posterior region of the mandible in relation to autologous bone harvest procedures. The study was performed on a cohort of 30 cone-beam computed tomography hemimandible images. For each hemimandible, the course of the mandibular canal and the thickness of the vestibular cortical plate have been evaluated in 4 regions: the retromolar region, the second molar region, the first molar region, and the second premolar region. The analyzed variables show a characteristic trend: the thickness of the cortical vestibular plate and the horizontal distance of the canal from the cortical vestibular plate are higher in the second molar region specifically in the area bordering on the retromolar region. In fact, the maximum thickness reaches the average value of 3.46 mm on 30 hemimandibles for slice (SD, 0.56 mm; range, 2.36-4.83 mm), and the horizontal distance reaches the average value of 6.06 mm on 30 hemimandibles for slice (SD, 1.34 mm; range, 3.65-9.27 mm); both variables decrease in more distal slices of the retromolar region. The vertical distance of the canal from the cortical crest shows the average value of 14.25 mm on 22 slices of the second molar and retromolar regions (SD of average values, 1.03 mm; range of average values, 12.92-16.25 mm; range of absolute values, 7.11-22.92 mm) exactly in regions potentially suitable for procedures of bone harvest (second molar and retromolar regions).
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Computed Tomographic Analysis of the Mandibular Body and Ramus in Japanese Patients: Relevance to Bone Harvesting From the Mandibular Ramus. IMPLANT DENT 2015; 24:402-6. [PMID: 25996786 DOI: 10.1097/id.0000000000000271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The aims of this study were to use computed tomography (CT) imaging to determine the anatomical features of the mandibular body and ramus in Japanese subjects and to relate the findings to bone harvesting from the mandibular ramus. MATERIALS AND METHODS The mandibles of 100 patients (28 males and 72 females) under dental implant treatment plan were observed on CT imaging (slice thickness, 0.625 mm). The linear distance between the superior aspect of the inferior alveolar nerve canal and the alveolar crest (distance A), the linear distance between the buccal aspect of the inferior alveolar nerve canal and the buccal cortical bone (distance B), the thickest width of the buccal cortical bone (distance C), and the thinnest width of the buccal cortical bone (distance D) were measured in the same coronal plane at 4 specific locations (section 1: the distal aspect of the first molar, section 2: the distal aspect of the second molar, section 3: the 10 mm distal aspect of the second molar, and section 4: the 15 mm distal aspect of the second molar). RESULTS In the measurement of distance A, the minimum section among the male subjects was section 2 (12.55 ± 3.00 mm), whereas among the females, the minimum section was section 3 (11.82 ± 2.85 mm). In the distance B measurements, the maximum value was at section 2 (males: 6.36 ± 1.33 mm, females: 6.32 ± 1.39 mm) and the minimum value was at section 4 (males: 3.85 ± 1.74 mm, females: 4.75 ± 1.47 mm). Regarding the distance C measurements, the values of all subjects ranged from 3.10 to 4.41 mm, and the distance D values were approximately 2 mm. CONCLUSION In Japanese patients, a rectangular piece of cortical bone up to 2 mm thickness may be harvested from the ramus, the length of the rectangular graft may approach 26 mm, and the height may be 10 mm for the safest harvesting from the mandibular ramus.
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Jung YH, Cho BH. Radiographic evaluation of the course and visibility of the mandibular canal. Imaging Sci Dent 2014; 44:273-8. [PMID: 25473634 PMCID: PMC4245468 DOI: 10.5624/isd.2014.44.4.273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2014] [Revised: 07/29/2014] [Accepted: 08/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Purpose This study was performed to investigate the course of the mandibular canal on panoramic radiography and the visibility of this canal on both panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods The study consisted of panoramic radiographs and CBCT images from 262 patients. The course of the mandibular canal, as seen in panoramic radiographs, was classified into four types: linear, elliptical, spoon-shaped, and turning curves. The visibility of this canal from the first to the third molar region was evaluated by visually determining whether the mandibular canal was clearly visible, probably visible, or invisible. The visibihlity of the canal on panoramic radiographs was compared with that on CBCT images. Results Elliptical curves were most frequently observed along the course of the mandibular canal. The percentage of clearly visible mandibular canals was the highest among the spoon-shaped curves and the lowest among the linear curves. On panoramic radiographs, invisible mandibular canals were found in 22.7% of the examined sites in the first molar region, 11.8% in the second molar region, and 1.3% in the third molar region. On CBCT cross-sectional images, the mandibular canal was invisible in 8.2% of the examined sites in the first molar region, 5.7% in the second molar region, and 0.2% in the third molar region. Conclusion The visibility of this canal was lower in the first molar region than in the third molar region. The mandibular canal presented better visibility on CBCT images than on panoramic radiographs.
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- Yun-Hoa Jung
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea
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Cone beam computed tomographic analyses of the position and course of the mandibular canal: relevance to the sagittal split ramus osteotomy. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:945671. [PMID: 24719896 PMCID: PMC3955686 DOI: 10.1155/2014/945671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2013] [Revised: 12/11/2013] [Accepted: 12/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose. The aim of this study was to document the position and course of the mandibular canal through the region of the mandibular angle and body in dental patients, using cone beam computed tomographic imaging. Methods. The position and course of the mandibular canal from the region of the third molar to the first molar were measured at five specific locations in the same plane: at three different positions just between the first and second molars; between the second and third molars; and just distal to the third molar. Results. The study sample was composed of 500 hemimandibles from 250 dental patients with a mean age of 26.32. Significant differences were found between genders, distances, and positions. B decreased significantly from the anterior positions to the posterior positions in both females and males. The mean values of S and CB increased significantly from the posterior positions to the anterior positions in both females and males. Conclusion. Because the sagittal split ramus osteotomy is a technically difficult procedure, we hope that the findings of the present study will help the surgeon in choosing the safest surgical technique for the treatment of mandibular deformities.
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Al-Nawas B, Kämmerer PW, Hoffmann C, Moergel M, Koch FP, Wriedt S, Walter C. Influence of osteotomy procedure and surgical experience on early complications after orthognathic surgery in the mandible. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2013; 42:e284-8. [PMID: 24289870 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2013.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2013] [Revised: 07/18/2013] [Accepted: 10/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study evaluated the influence of osteotomy procedure and surgical experience on early complication rates following orthognathic surgery in the mandible. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a retrospective study, patients who underwent a mandibular osteotomy (Obwegeser-Dal Pont (ODP) and Hunsuk-Epker (HE)) were included. Incidence of "bad splits", "bleeding episodes", "delayed wound healing", "failed osteosynthesis" and "nerve lesions" at 2 months post-operatively were recorded. Surgical experience was classified as: beginner (<10), intermediate (10-40) and expert (>40). Complications were correlated to the surgical approach and the experience level of the surgeon. RESULTS 400 patients were included. 200 underwent a bimaxillary approach. 186 patients were operated using the ODP technique, 214 according to HE. Multivariate analysis confirmed significantly more unwanted fractures and bleeding events for ODP when compared to HE (p = 0.28, p = 0.003). Experienced surgeons had more osteosynthesis failures (0.047) and significantly more nerve lesions than the other groups (p = 0.01). DISCUSSION The HE osteotomy showed a more reliable fracture mechanism with less relevant bleeding episodes. Differences between the surgeons of varying training status were marginal with exception of a higher rate of osteosynthesis failure and temporary hypoesthesia in the experienced group.
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- Bilal Al-Nawas
- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, (Head: Univ. Prof. Dr. Med. Dr. Med. Dent Wilfried Wagner), University Medical Centre Mainz, Augustusplatz 2, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, (Head: Univ. Prof. Dr. Med. Dr. Med. Dent Wilfried Wagner), University Medical Centre Mainz, Augustusplatz 2, 55131 Mainz, Germany.
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, (Head: Univ. Prof. Dr. Med. Dr. Med. Dent Wilfried Wagner), University Medical Centre Mainz, Augustusplatz 2, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, (Head: Univ. Prof. Dr. Med. Dr. Med. Dent Wilfried Wagner), University Medical Centre Mainz, Augustusplatz 2, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, (Head: Univ. Prof. Dr. Med. Dr. Med. Dent Wilfried Wagner), University Medical Centre Mainz, Augustusplatz 2, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, (Head: Univ. Prof. Dr. Med. Dr. Med. Dent Wilfried Wagner), University Medical Centre Mainz, Augustusplatz 2, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, (Head: Univ. Prof. Dr. Med. Dr. Med. Dent Wilfried Wagner), University Medical Centre Mainz, Augustusplatz 2, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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Quantitative evaluation of cortical bone thickness in mandibular prognathic patients with neurosensory disturbance after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2013; 71:2153.e1-10. [PMID: 24135253 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2013.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2013] [Revised: 08/01/2013] [Accepted: 08/01/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The buccal cortical thickness (BCT) between the mandibular canal and the corresponding external cortical surface was compared in patients with and without neurosensory disturbance (NSD) after they underwent a bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) to correct mandibular prognathism. PATIENTS AND METHODS This prospective cohort study was conducted in 146 patients (95 women, 65.1%; 51 men, 34.9%) 18 to 39 years old who underwent bimaxillary surgery (ie, Le Fort I osteotomy and BSSO) to correct mandibular prognathism. NSD was identified using a light touch test with a Semmes-Weinstein monofilament and a pricking pain test with a sharp dental explorer 1 week after surgery. Preoperative cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging was used to visualize the bone contacts or fusion of the mandibular canal to the buccal cortical bone and to decrease injury to the mandibular nerve during surgical dissection. Preoperative CBCT imaging also was used to assess the BCT every 2 mm from the mandibular foramen to the furcation of the mandibular first molar in the NSD group and the sensory normal (N) group. RESULTS The incidence of NSD was 32.5% at 1 week after surgery. There was no statistically significant difference between men and women, the side affected, or genioplasty at the time of undergoing BSSO. Of the total sample group, decreased BCT was identified throughout the observed length of the mandibular canal in the NSD group compared with the N group. Statistically significant decreased BCTs were 16 to 20 mm and 24 mm in the total sample, 6 to 8 mm in the female group, and 16 to 18 mm in the male group. CONCLUSION Compared with the N group, BCTs in the NSD group were always decreased, especially those located at 16 to 20 mm and 24 mm in the total sample, 6 to 8 mm in the female group, and 16 to 18 mm in the male group.
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Kuroyanagi N, Miyachi H, Ochiai S, Kamiya N, Kanazawa T, Nagao T, Shimozato K. Prediction of neurosensory alterations after sagittal split ramus osteotomy. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2013; 42:814-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2012.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2012] [Revised: 10/27/2012] [Accepted: 11/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chandak SO, Pandilwar PK, Bhople PR, Taori K, Chandak TO. Computed tomographic analysis of the position of the mandibular canal in unilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis patients. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2013; 51:434-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2012.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2012] [Accepted: 07/14/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Anatomic Study for the Horizontal Cut of the Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2013; 71:1239-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2013.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2012] [Revised: 01/12/2013] [Accepted: 01/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Anatomic study to determine a safe surgical reference point for mandibular ramus osteotomy. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2013; 42:22-7. [PMID: 23454267 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2013.01.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2012] [Revised: 12/24/2012] [Accepted: 01/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to identify a surgical reference point on the mandibular ramus that can be used during ramus osteotomy to prevent injury to the inferior alveolar nerve. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 125 subjects' mandibles were analyzed and compared on a three-dimensional (3D) model constructed from computed tomography (CT). 25 volunteer subjects with normal class I occlusion (group I, control), 50 consecutive subjects (25 females and 25 males) diagnosed with mandibular retrognathism (group II), and 50 consecutive subjects (25 females and 25 males) with prognathism (group III) were included. This study created a landmark (the midwaist point) at the halfway point on a horizontal plane between the most concave points on the anterior and posterior borders of mandibular ramus, with the vertical plane bisecting the horizontal plane. The midwaist point was compared to other anatomic landmarks including antilingula, lingula, and mandibular foramen for correlation. RESULTS The distance from the midwaist point to lingula and mandibular foramen along the horizontal plane was not significantly different among three groups. Lingula and mandibular foramen were mostly located within 2 mm posterior of the midwaist point, whereas the locations of lingula and mandibular foramen along the vertical plane to the midwaist point were highly variable. CONCLUSION The midwaist point is an excellent intraoperative reference point that can help surgeons to identify the position of the lingual and the mandibular foramen, thus preventing inferior alveolar nerve injury.
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Kuroyanagi N, Miyachi H, Kanazawa T, Kamiya N, Nagao T, Shimozato K. Morphologic features of the mandibular ramus associated with increased surgical time and blood loss in sagittal split-ramus osteotomy. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2013; 71:e31-41. [PMID: 23245774 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2012.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2012] [Revised: 09/01/2012] [Accepted: 09/04/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine whether specific morphologic features of the mandibular ramus can predict increased surgical time and blood loss in sagittal split-ramus osteotomy (SSRO). MATERIALS AND METHODS The clinical and morphologic features of the mandibular ramus, obtained from computed tomographic images (n=50), were analyzed to predict the surgical time, the time required for ablation of the medial mandibular ramus, and the time required for sectioning of the mandible in performing a modified Obwegeser SSRO. RESULTS Significant factors associated with surgical time were an anterior border of the ramus at least 10.5 mm wide, a maximal length of the thickened ramus of at least 8.5 mm, and a distance from the mandibular incisor to the posterior border of the mandible of at least 97.5 mm. There were significant differences in blood loss between the 2 axial aspects of the medial ramus. CONCLUSIONS The greater protrusion of the medial oblique ridge, thickened ramus, and longer distance from the mandibular incisors to the posterior border of the mandible may increase the surgical time and blood loss in patients undergoing classic SSRO. When planning or performing an SSRO, the morphologic features obtained from computed tomographic images may help surgeons gain a better understanding of the potential difficulties when the surgical site involves the medial aspect of the ascending ramus of the mandible.
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- Norio Kuroyanagi
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Aichi-Gakuin University School of Dentistry, and Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Stomatology, Okazaki City Hospital, Aichi, Japan.
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The Influence of Reduction Mandibuloplasty History on the Incidence of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury during Sagittal Split Osteotomy. Plast Reconstr Surg 2013; 131:231e-237e. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3182789cb7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sharma R, Chaudhary D. Evaluation of risk of injury to the inferior alveolar nerve with classical sagittal split osteotomy technique and proposed alternative surgical techniques using computer-assisted surgery. Med J Armed Forces India 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2012.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Evaluation of the Mandibular Ramus Fracture Line After Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy Using 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2012; 70:e648-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2012.07.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2012] [Revised: 07/24/2012] [Accepted: 07/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Effect of bone quality and position of the inferior alveolar nerve canal in continuous, long-term, neurosensory disturbance after sagittal split ramus osteotomy. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2012; 40:e178-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2011.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2011] [Revised: 08/31/2011] [Accepted: 09/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Impact of the mandibular divergence on the position of the inferior alveolar nerve and mylohyoid nerve: a computed tomography study and its relevance to bilateral sagittal split osteotomy. Surg Radiol Anat 2012; 35:241-7. [PMID: 22926343 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-012-1010-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2012] [Accepted: 08/13/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) is the most common procedure used to treat mandibular deformities. BSSO procedures include the Epker technique and the Dal Pont technique which are the most frequently used. Because of the intramandibular pathway of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), neurosensory disturbance of the lower lip and chin is the most common complication of BSSO. This study performed quantitative measurements from computed tomographic (CT) data obtained on dry human mandibles. The main aim of the study was to evaluate if mandibular divergence can predict the position of the IAN and the mylohyoid nerve (MHN) to prevent nerve injury. METHODS After CT and 3D reconstruction of 65 dry mandibles, 30 measurements were made on 3 planes for each hemi-mandible. This allowed analysis of the IAN and MHN pathways. Three groups of hemi-mandibles were created depending on their divergence, and a statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS Eight out of the 30 measurements showed a significant difference among the 3 groups. There was no significant difference for the remaining 22 measurements. CONCLUSIONS The IAN seems to have a more superior position in the groups of mandibular hypo- and hyper-divergence. Orthognathic surgeons should use a more superficial retromolar bone incision in these cases. Finally, the Epker technique would be safer for preserving the MHN in normo- and hypo-divergent patients.
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Lautner N, McCoy M, Gaggl A, Krenkel C. Intramandibular course of the mandibular nerve; clinical significance for distraction and implantology. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 113:161-8. [PMID: 22483343 DOI: 10.1016/j.stomax.2012.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2011] [Revised: 11/23/2011] [Accepted: 02/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Loss of teeth is accompanied with loss of function and therefore reduction of alveolar bone height. Insufficient bone height can jeopardize the anchorage of implants or surgical procedures such as distraction osteogenesis, because of possible mandibular nerve damage. The goal of this investigation was to determine the exact course of the intramandibular nerve in edentulous mandibles. MATERIAL AND METHOD The study samples included 37 dry human edentulous mandibles. A dental CT scan analysis was performed and four cross sectional views were investigated for each mandible. The Cawood classification was used to assess the grade of atrophy. Implantation simulation was performed in every case. RESULTS There was no bilateral symmetry in edentulous mandibles, whatever the cross-section studied. A rate of 38.7% were classified Cawood class IV, the most common group in edentulous patients. Our study results led us to place the distraction osteogenesis device in the posterior edentulous mandible. Implant placement was not possible in every case. DISCUSSION Our findings allow better understanding from the pathway of the mandibular canal close to the first and second molar in edentulous mandibles. This anatomical data and surgical techniques such as implant insertion and distraction osteogenesis allow finding solutions for "mandibular edentulism". Distraction is essential for a successful implantology.
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- Paracelsus Medical University, Müllner Hauptstraße 48, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
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Aizenbud D, Ciceu C, Hazan-Molina H, Abu-El-Naaj I. Relationship between inferior alveolar nerve imaging and neurosensory impairment following bilateral sagittal split osteotomy in skeletal class III cases with mandibular prognathism. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2012; 41:461-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2011.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2010] [Revised: 10/21/2011] [Accepted: 10/24/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Pyun JH, Lim YJ, Kim MJ, Ahn SJ, Kim J. Position of the mental foramen on panoramic radiographs and its relation to the horizontal course of the mandibular canal: a computed tomographic analysis. Clin Oral Implants Res 2012; 24:890-5. [PMID: 22220715 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02400.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/19/2011] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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AIM The purposes of this study were (1) to investigate the bucco-lingual course of the mandibular canal in the bony structure and (2) to figure out the relationship between the position of mental foramen on panoramic radiographs and the horizontal course of the mandibular canal. MATERIALS AND METHODS A database of panoramic radiography and spiral computed tomography (CT) scans was searched and 100 subjects were selected based on the criteria. Mental foramina were classified into four groups according to its antero-posterior position. Three measurements were made on each slice of coronal CT scans at three different points: (1) apex of second premolar; (2) median point of two root apexes of first molar; and (3) median point of two root apexes of second molar. The bucco-lingual ratios were calculated to access the relative bucco-lingual position of the mandibular canal. RESULTS The distribution of subjects according to the type of mental foramen was: (1) type 3, 67%; (2) type 2, 26%; (3) type 4, 5%; and (4) type 1, 2%. The overall horizontal course of the mandibular canal was relatively constant from the second molar to first molar, whereas much significant directional change was found on the remaining course. Between types 2 and 3, no statistically significant differences were found at the level of the second molar and first molar (P = 0.461 and 0.965, respectively). Only below the second premolar, significant differences were found (P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Based on the findings of our computed tomographic image analysis, the position of mental foramen on panoramic radiographs was affected by its horizontal course of inferior alveolar nerve. The significant horizontal direction change of the course was found after the canal passing below the mandibular first molar regardless of the antero-posterior position of mental foramen.
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- Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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The spatial location of the mandibular canal in Chinese: a CT study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011; 40:1401-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2011.07.904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2011] [Revised: 07/10/2011] [Accepted: 07/20/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Correlation of mandibular bone quality with neurosensory disturbance after sagittal split ramus osteotomy. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011; 49:552-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2010.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2010] [Accepted: 09/14/2010] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Anatomic study of the mandibular foramen, lingula and antilingula in dry mandibles, and its statistical relationship between the true lingula and the antilingula. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011; 41:74-8. [PMID: 21955366 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2011.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2010] [Revised: 05/26/2011] [Accepted: 08/31/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The authors verified the anatomical location of the mandibular foramen, lingula and antilingula in dry mandibles, aiming to obtain information that could be used when performing mandibular osteotomies. Forty-four mandibles (88 sides) were evaluated. The distances were measured using a sliding calliper, with the mandibles fixed in a reproducible position. Results showed that the mandibular foramen is on average 5.82 mm below the lingula. Regarding the statistical comparison between the mandibular foramen entrance and the antilingula position, there is no correlation between the position of those two structures in the studied sample. The mandibular foramen is slightly posterior in relation to the centre of the ramus. The lingula is an important anatomic landmark for ramus surgery, and for determining the distance to the mandibular foramen entrance. The use of the antilingula as a landmark for the position of the vertical ramus osteotomy is not recommended.
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Yamauchi K, Takahashi T, Kaneuji T, Nogami S, Yamamoto N, Miyamoto I, Yamashita Y. Risk factors for neurosensory disturbance after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy based on position of mandibular canal and morphology of mandibular angle. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011; 70:401-6. [PMID: 21549489 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2011.01.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2010] [Revised: 01/25/2011] [Accepted: 01/28/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to evaluate the potential morphologic risk factors for postoperative neurosensory disturbance (NSD) after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study subjects were 30 skeletal Class III patients (9 males and 21 females), with a mean age of 22.0 years (range, 16-39 years). All patients underwent bilateral sagittal split osteotomy for setback to correct mandibular prognathism. The bone marrow space between the outer mandibular canal and the lateral cortex of the ramus was measured on transaxial computed tomography images, and the length at the mandibular angle between the retromolar and gonion was measured on the lateral cephalograms. The NSD was tested bilaterally using discrimination to touch with the sharp head of a mechanical probe. Each patient was evaluated at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS The median bone marrow space was 1.96 mm (range, 0-4.5 mm), and median length of the mandibular angle was 30.93 mm (range, 23-37 mm). Neurosensory disturbance was present on 15 sides (25.0%) at 1 month postoperatively, 9 sides (15.0%) at 3 months postoperatively, and 7 sides (11.7%) at 6 months postoperatively. The difference in the incidence of NSD with a small bone marrow space and a long mandibular angle from that with a large bone marrow space and short mandibular angle was highly statistically significant (P = .006 and P < .01, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The frequency of NSD after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy in Class III cases was dependent not only on the position of mandibular canal, but also on the length of the mandibular angle. A lateral course of the mandibular canal and a long mandibular angle appeared to result in a high risk of injury to the inferior alveolar nerve, resulting in NSD owing to a compromised splitting procedure.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kensuke Yamauchi
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery, Kyushu Dental College, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan.
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Schoen P, Frotscher M, Eggeler G, Kessler P, Wolff KD, Boeckmann R. Modification of the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) in a study using pig mandibles. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011; 40:516-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2010.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2009] [Revised: 07/11/2010] [Accepted: 09/28/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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