Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 61, Issue 9 , Pages 1113-1114 , September 2003

Control of the proximal segment during application of rigid internal fixation of sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible

  • Gerald Alexander, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Alexander: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UMC-Fresno/Community Medical Centers, 445 South Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93702 USA
    • Attending Surgeon, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UMC-Fresno/Community Medical Centers; Private Practice, Fresno Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Group, Fresno, CA, USA
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  • Mark Stivers, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UMC-Fresno/Community Medical Centers, Fresno, CA, USA

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PII: S0278-2391(03)00329-X

doi: 10.1016/S0278-2391(03)00329-X

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 61, Issue 9 , Pages 1113-1114 , September 2003

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