title: Modification of the muco-periosteal flap design in anterior maxillary osteotomies.
abstract: A modification of the mucoperiosteal flap planning for anterior maxillary osteotomy operations is suggested. This approach involves a total reflection of the labial mucoperiosteal flap, with the advantages of direct vision of the operative field thus providing easy and precise execution of the operative bony cuts, avoiding damage to the adjacent teeth and reduction of operating time. Sufficient blood supply to the mobilised segment is maintained through the palatal blood vessels. Corrective periodontal surgery may also be carried out at the same time.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D010521:Periosteum / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery