Evaluation of the lingual fracture patterns after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy according to Hunsuck/Epker modified by an additional inferior border osteotomy using a burr or ultrasonic device

This study was conducted to compare fracture patterns and operation times after sagittal split osteotomy (SSO) by Hunsuck/Epker approach, performed using a burr or ultrasonic device, with and without osteotomy modification. A total of 80 SSOs were performed in fresh human cadavers using a burr or ultrasonic device to investigate the influence of surgical instruments as well as an additional bone cut on the inferior border of the mandible in terms of lingual fracture patterns. The times required for osteotomy and sagittal split were measured, and postoperative cone beam computed tomography images of all splits were analyzed.

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