The Modifications of the Sagittal Ramus Split Osteotomy: A Literature Review

Background: In 1953, the sagittal ramus split osteotomy was introduced by Obwegeser. For many years, and in some countries still, this technique has defined the term oral and maxillofacial surgery. Methods: The basic design of the sagittal ramus split surgical procedure evolved very quickly. The ori...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Roland Böckmann, MD, DDS, Joeri Meyns, MD, DDS, Eric Dik, MD, DDS, Peter Kessler, MD, DDS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2014-12-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2014/12000/Article.6.aspx