Does osteotomizing the lower border of the mandible affect the lingual split pattern in a sagittal split ramus osteotomy?

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of adding a fourth osteotomy at the lower border of the mandible on the lingual cortical fracture pattern in bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomies.

Patients And Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 20 patients (12 male and 8 female, with a mean age of 26.79 ± 7.

Effect of dextrose prolotherapy on internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dextrose prolotherapy in treating internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint.

Patients And Methods: A total of 20 patients with temporomandibular joint internal derangement were enrolled in the study. The diagnosis of internal derangement was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Does high gonial angle increases the risk of mandibular angle fracture? A digital orthopantomographic study.

Background: Fracture of mandibular angle comprises up to one third of mandibular fractures. Many local anatomical factors may increase the risk of such fractures. This study was conducted to investigate the risk of angle fractures with gonial angle measurements.