Procedures
Cortical (outer cortex) osteotomy of the mandible
from 312 reviews29 clinics
Splits and removes the outer cortical layer of the mandibular body through an intraoral approach to reduce lower facial width, usually combined with angle ostectomy.
1 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalGeneral52 before/after photos
Rating
9.77/ 10
from 312 reviews
Satisfaction
98.4%
from 312 reviews
Downtime
14–21days
Full recovery 12–26 wks
Flight safe
14days after
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How long is the downtime for Cortical (outer cortex) osteotomy of the mandible?
14–21 days. Full recovery 12–26 wks · Flight safe 14 days
Published series report partial bone regeneration at the site where the outer cortex was removed, and masseter movement is restricted afterwards to limit new bone formation at the angle.
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