We have read with great interest the article entitled “Density of the mandibular ramus
(cancellous:cortical bone volume ratio) as a predictor of the lingual fracture pattern
in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy” by van der Hee et al
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in a recent issue of the journal. We appreciate that they have provided us with worthy
clinical results and would like to share some of our opinions concerning the timing
of third molar removal in relation to bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSO).To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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References
- Density of the mandibular ramus (cancellous:cortical bone volume ratio) as a predictor of the lingual fracture pattern in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy.Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2020; 58: 427-431
- Concomitant removal of mandibular third molars during sagittal split osteotomy minimizes neurosensory dysfunction.J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2012; 70: 2153-2163
- Presence of mandibular third molars during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy increases the possibility of bad split but not the risk of other post-operative complications.J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2014; 42: e359-63
- Surgical and social implications of extraction of mandibular third molars as a separate procedure before bilateral sagittal split osteotomy.Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2017; 55: 937-939
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Published online: July 06, 2020
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