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Preferred term

Mandibular Osteotomy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Intraoral OSTEOTOMY of the lower jaw usually performed in order to correct MALOCCLUSION. Surgical removal of one lateral half of the mandible. Resection or removal of a portion of the mandible so as to maintain the integrity of the mandibular arch.

Entry terms

  • Mandibulotomy

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-ZVG3WZP5-1

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