Superior repositioning of the maxilla by a Le Fort I osteotomy: a review of 26 patients.
Following surgical procedures in 25 patients, a study was made of the stability of the maxilla after superior repositioning. In cases of open bite, as well as in cases of absolute maxillary hyperplasia or relative mandibular deficiency, a slight overcorrection that led to a stable occlusion was observed. The use of miniplates for stabilization of the maxilla is discussed briefly.
Greebe
R B
RB
Tuinzing
D B
DB
D005147:Facial Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*