A Biomechanical Analysis of Muscle Force Changes After Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy

A basic procedure affecting maxillofacial geometry is the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy. During the surgery, the bony segments are placed in a new position that provides the correct occlusion. Changes in the geometry of the mandible will affect the surrounding structures and will have a signifi...

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Main Authors: Dominik Pachnicz, Przemysław Stróżyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.679644/full