PubMed · 4523442
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R H Johnson. 1974. Hard tissue surgery.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4523442/
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Rehabilitation of patients with severe dental wear is a complex diagnostic and restorative problem. As wear occurs, space for restorative materials is lost, and unique treatment techniques are needed to provide good esthetics and function. Use of orthognathic surgery to reposition mandibular anterior teeth and supporting alveolar bone can create a more ideal environment for restorative procedures.
A modified technique of anterior maxillary osteotomy is described, based mainly on the Wassmund (buccal aspect) and the Wunderer (palatal aspect) methods. Experience of 148 cases operated on during 15 years is presented.
A modification of the osteotomy of the body of the mandible for elongation and rotation of its anterior part is presented. It allows these movements without the necessity for bone grafting, with a reduced risk of damage to the alveolar nerve and increased stability.