Method and apparatus for indexing the condyle position during sa

Details Method and apparatus for indexing the condyle position during sa Method and apparatus for indexing the condyle position during sa

1983-06-06

1985-05-07

Coven, Edward M.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

433 73, 128 92R, A61F 504

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045151547

ABSTRACT:
The method and apparatus for positionally indexing the upper segment of the split ramus with respect to the maxilla, during a sagittal split ostotomy, to insure proper occlusal position of the condyle which includes positively anchoring a template to a substantial portion of the maxillary arch and providing a rearwardly-extending indexing paddle fixed to the template to overlie the ramus to permit positive indexing reference of the occlusal position of the condyle required for successful completion of the operation.

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Leonard, Oral Surgery, vol. 34, p. 942, "Preventing Rotation of the Proximal . . . ", Oct., 1976.

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