Application of tunable guide device in prominent mandibular angle osteotomy / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To discuss the application and therapeutic effect of tunable guide device in correction of prominent mandibular angle.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Since 2007, 50 cases with prominent mandible angle underwent mandible angle osteotomy with the tunable guide device. The patients were followed up for 3-6 months.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>No severe complication happened. Local seroma occurred in one case. Improved esthetic results were achieved at both frontal and oblique view.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The mandibular angle osteotomy with the tunable guide device makes the procedure safe and easily performed.</p>