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Ninety-three patients were categorized into three groups based on fixation methods: four-hole miniplate with one proximal and two distal screws (Group 1); four-hole miniplate with four screws (Group 2); sliding plate with two proximal and one distal screws (Group 3). Cone-beam computed tomography scans were obtained at three time points: immediately postoperative (T1), 6 months (T2), and 12 months (T3). The yaw, roll, and pitch rotations of the proximal segment, as well as horizontal and vertical changes of the pogonion, were evaluated. Group 1 exhibited significantly greater counterclockwise rotation of the proximal segments at T2 (p = 0.021) and T3 (p = 0.035) compared to the other groups. Additionally, Group 1 showed significantly smaller anterior and superior displacement of the pogonion at T3 (0.97 \u00b1 2.10 mm, p = 0.009; 0.03 \u00b1 1.62 mm, p = 0.011, respectively). Following surgical wafer removal, intimate occlusal contact is archived and the elimination of premature contacts through postoperative orthodontic treatment contributes to counterclockwise autorotation of the mandible. Therefore, anterior and superior movements of the pogonion are expected if firm fixation between the proximal and distal segments is achieved. 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