Reduction of Inferior alveolar nerve injury in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). KU Leuven
A bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) is a type of jaw surgery in which the lower jaw (mandible) is split bilaterally (moved forward or backward) to straighten it to a more balanced and functional position. It is performed to correct types of malocclusion, a misalignment of teeth. Injury to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) with possible sensory impairment is an important complication of this surgery. The impact of altered sensation in ...