Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy by the splitter-separator technique: technical aspects, safety, and predictability

Mensink, G. (2015)

Doctoral Thesis

The goal of this thesis is to prove the safety and predictability of BSSO by the splitter__ separator technique in an extensive study of its possible major sequelae. The revised BSSO technique will be assessed by the following means: 1. Reviewing both BSSO techniques and their incidences of postoperative NSD of the IAN (chapter 2) 2. Analyzing fracture patterns in cadaveric mandibles (chapters 5 and 6) 3. Measuring postoperative hypoesthesia of the IAN in a prospective study (chapter 3) 4. Examining stability during adolescence (chapter 4) 5. Examining bad splits in a retrospective study (chapter 7) 6. Reviewing specific applications (chapters 8 and 9).

• Osteotomy
• Neurosensory disturbances
• Hypoesthesia
• Bad split
• Orthognathic surgery
• BSSO

• All authors: Mensink, G.
• Supervisor: Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van
• Co-supervisor: Bergsma, J.E.; Gooris, P.J.J.
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University
• Date: 2015-01-29
• ISBN (print): 9789461088802