Volumetric mandibular change after angle ostectomy and outer cortex grinding

Mandibular angle ostectomy can effectively change the facial contour to achieve a more oval-shaped face favored by most Asians. Postoperative bone remodeling is mostly regenerated, although bone absorption did occur. However, the mean bone volume did not reach preoperative levels, and the difference between preoperative and long-term postoperative bone volume at follow-up (≥12 months) was significant.