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Atrophy of mandibular condyles after sagittal ramus split osteotomy: report of case.
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1978
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Gross AnatomyMandibular CondylesMedicineDistraction OsteogenesisBiomechanicsOrthognathic SurgerySurgeryBilateral AtrophyAnatomyIncreased Muscle TensionCraniofacial SurgeryHuman Musculoskeletal SystemMaxillofacial SurgeryOrthopaedic Surgery
Bilateral atrophy of the mandibular condyles after a SRSO with advancement is reported. Although a definite cause could not be established, a biomechanical phenomenon based on increased muscle tension was the most likely causative mechanism.