LINGULA LOCATOR AND MEDIAL CUT STOPPER FOR SAGITTAL SPLIT RAMUS OSTEOTOMY OF THE MANDIBLE

摘要

The present invention contemplates to a device that facilitates orthognathic surgery acting as a medial cut guide and stopper for sagittal split ramus osteotomy of the mandible. The said device helps in locating the lingula and provides a posterior stop for the osteotomy by extending its wing into the retrolingular fossa, protecting the vital structures and providing a posterior stop to limit the extension of osteotomy. The said device also facilitates the safe execution of medial cut during osteotomy.