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52348 - Bilateral Mandible or Maxilla Osteotomy

MBS service description:

MANDIBLE or MAXILLA, bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.)
Schedule Fee:
1403.6
@85% Benefit Fee:
@75% Benefit Fee:
Last updated on
March 29, 2025

When is item code 52348 (Bilateral Mandible or Maxilla Osteotomy) typically used?

The need for bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy of the mandible or maxilla arises when a patient requires bone cutting or removal on both sides—often for severe deformity or pathology—under anesthesia with assistance, including nerve and vessel transposition and same-site grafts to correct symmetry or rebuild structure. This is indicated for extensive bilateral issues, critical where jaw balance affects function in the maxillofacial region.

Reasons include:

  • Deformity: A bilateral jaw misalignment needs correction.
  • Tumours: Growths on both sides require osteectomy.
  • Trauma: Bilateral fractures need repair.
  • Function: Restores chewing or speech.

For example, a patient with bilateral mandibular deformity might need this for symmetry, with nerve care for sensation. In aged care, an elderly patient could benefit for function, given frailty. By adjusting both sides, this service restores balance, enhances function, and supports health, making it a key maxillofacial correction.

Benefits to the patient

Surgeons performing a bilateral osteotomy or osteectomy on the patient’s mandible or maxilla under anesthesia with assistance offer balanced benefits. A primary advantage is correcting bilateral issues. This procedure addresses the patient’s jaw on both sides, improving symmetry—essential for 'bilateral jaw surgery benefits.' It also restores function by realigning both jaws, enhancing the patient’s bite and speech. Furthermore, it improves symmetry by refining facial contours, boosting the patient’s aesthetics. For surgeons researching 'bilateral osteotomy advantages,' this assisted service ensures patients experience issue correction, functional restoration, and enhanced symmetry, providing a thorough solution for bilateral jaw conditions.

Recovery considerations

Recovery of 6-8 weeks with swelling and jaw care; bone healing takes time.

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