Augmentation of the atrophic maxilla with interpositional autogenous bone grafts.
Extreme ridge atrophy is a significant problem when it occurs in the maxilla, since inadequate denture function, as well as poor facial aesthetics, commonly result. Use of the Le Fort I osteotomy of the maxilla with interpositional iliac cortico-cancellous bone grafts is a predictable method of ridge augmentation in severe cases. In our experience, secondary vestibuloplasty has not been necessary prior to construction of new prostheses. Patient satisfaction has been excellent.
D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D001284:Atrophy / Q000601:surgery; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012008:Recurrence