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52360 - Bilateral Mandible and Maxilla Osteotomy (2 Procedures Each)

MBS service description:

MANDIBLE and MAXILLA, osteotomies or osteectomies of, involving 2 such procedures of each jaw, including transposition of nerves and vessels and bone grafts taken from the same site (Anaes.) (Assist.)
Schedule Fee:
1835.3
@85% Benefit Fee:
@75% Benefit Fee:
Last updated on
March 29, 2025

When is item code 52360 (Bilateral Mandible and Maxilla Osteotomy (2 Procedures Each)) typically used?

The need for osteotomies or osteectomies involving two procedures on each jaw arises when a patient requires bilateral correction of both mandible and maxilla—often for deformity or pathology—under anesthesia with assistance, including nerve and vessel transposition and same-site grafts to adjust alignment or rebuild structure. This is indicated for balanced bilateral issues, critical where jaw symmetry and function are affected in the maxillofacial region.

Reasons include:

  • Deformity: Bilateral jaw misalignment needs dual correction.
  • Tumours: Growths on both jaws require osteectomies.
  • Trauma: Bilateral fractures need repair.
  • Function: Restores chewing or speech.

For example, a patient with a crooked bite might need two cuts per jaw for symmetry, with grafts for strength. In aged care, an elderly patient could benefit for function, given frailty. By adjusting both jaws, this service restores balance, enhances function, and supports health, making it a key maxillofacial correction.

Benefits to the patient

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

Recovery considerations

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

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