sagittal split mandibular osteotomy
sag·it·tal split man·dib·u·lar os·te·ot·o·my
an intraoral surgical procedure for correction of retrognathism, apertognathia, and prognathism; the mandibular rami and posterior body are sectioned in the sagittal plane.
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sag·it·tal split man·dib·u·lar os·te·ot·o·my
(saji-tăl split man-dibyū-lăr ostē-otŏ-mē)Intraoral surgical procedure for correction of retrognathism, apertognathia, and prognathism; mandibular rami and posterior body are sectioned in the sagittal plane.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012