title: The modified Le Fort III osteotomy in the correction of mid-facial deficiency. Case reports.
abstract: Maxillary hypoplasia is a common diagnosis in the spectrum of dentofacial deformities and is usually corrected by a Le Fort I maxillary advancement osteotomy. The modified Le Fort III osteotomy enables correction of mid-face hypoplasia where the maxillary hypoplasia is associated with infraorbital and zygomatic deficiency. This procedure is described and illustrated in two case reports. It is considered to be a superior technique to the maxillary osteotomy and onlay procedure and is recommended for use in selected patients.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Heggie
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Lawry
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Ruljancich
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000601:surgery*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D009915:Orbit / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D015050:Zygoma / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery