Lateral Expansion of the Mandible in the BaboonFollowing Osteotomy at the Symphysis
Abstract
The mandibles of three baboons are expanded laterally by surgical osteotomy at the symphysis, followed by different regimes of stabilization and orthodontic movement.
Dr. Walters is Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
Dr. Boyne is Chief, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
Dr. Schlenker is Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
Dr. Lier is in the private practice of Orthodontics in Newport Beach, California
Dr. Homer is in the private practice of Orthodontics in Fullerton, California