Changes in the position of the condyle after BSSO in patients

Postoperatively the condyles moved outwards, backwards, and downwards in both groups of patients.

The condylar position changed immediately after mandibular advancement and setback, and persisted in the long term.

Larger condyles tended to have fewer positional changes.

This study suggests that stability may be related to the size of the condyle, and that because condyles are smaller in patients with mandibular retrusion, they will have a less stable postoperative position. This should be considered when providing postoperative stabilisation.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0266435619303924

Changes in the position of the condyle after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy in patients with mandibular retrusion and protrusion: a new condyle: fossa matching concept

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