Posterior movements of the maxilla.
A wide range of facial proportions of the profile are considered normal, but extreme bimaxillary protrusion and retrusion are very unattractive. Maxillary setback in the right occlusal setting represents a good option that should be part of the armamentarium of the orthognathic surgeon. The surgical technique for one-piece maxilla repositioning is outlined and representative cases described.
Miami Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA.
Judy L
JL
Ward
Joe I
JI
Garri
S Anthony
SA
Wolfe
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000601:surgery*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort / Q000379:methods*; D063173:Retrognathia / Q000601:surgery*