title: Superior repositioning of the maxilla by a Le Fort I osteotomy: a review of 26 patients.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Greebe
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Tuinzing
mesh_terms: 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*