The purpose of this study is to evaluate if use of an inferior border saw while making the inferior border osteotomy is associated with the medial cortex fracture pattern.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Inferior border saw used to make the inferior border osteotomy
reciprocating saw used to make the inferior osteotomy
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
RECRUITINGType Medial Cortex Fracture Pattern
CT scan comparison of the lingual cortex of the mandible to evaluate the fracture pattern. Classified into 4 fracture patterns (Using the Lingual Split Scale.) On a scale of LSS1 vertical Fracture, LSS2 Horizontal Fracture, LSS3 Fracture along the mandibular canal, LSS4 unfavorable fracture. Where 1, 2, and 3 are favorable and 4 is unfavorable.
Time frame: 5 weeks
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