When counterclockwise rotations or large advancements of the mandible (i.e.,>10 mm) are planned, preferably two miniplates are used on each side. Instead of two miniplates, some surgeons prefer to use one miniplate combined with two or three bicortical screws, which may also be sufficient to prevent surgical relapse or a nonunion. First, the miniplates are bent to accustom the proximal and distal segment of the mandible with the condyle seated in the terminal hinge position.