Mandible showing section removed in a mandibular body ostectomy
Object number@KLY
TitleMandible showing section removed in a mandibular body ostectomy
DescriptionMandible showing section removed in a mandibular body ostectomy. This is a treatment for mandibular prognasthism, a condition sometimes known as Lantern Jaw or underbite, where the mandible outgrows the maxilla (see @KKA).
The image shows the mandible following bilateral removal of a section as has been marked on model @KLR
After this the fragments are repositioned to provide normal occlusion. The neurovascular bundles need to be exposed to preserve their function. The mandible is fixed in position by bone plates left in for 6-8 weeks (See @KKF)
Object nameMANDIBLE
Object categoryCLINICAL IMAGE