Study of condylar positional changes after sagittal split osteotomy for mandibular advancement: a prospective cohort study

Maxillary osteotomies can cause changes in the position and function of components of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), resulting in the emergence or worsening of articular pathologies and/or lack of stability of the surgical procedure. It is therefore very important to understand how these osteotomies influence the position of the mandibular condyle. One of the most common surgical procedures is the sagittal split osteotomy for mandibular advancement. A review of the scientific literature reveals few quantitative or qualitative studies researching what happens to the condyles after this surgery.

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