title: The approach to dentofacial skeletal deformities using a multisegmentation technique.
abstract: This article describes the authors' approach to correcting dentofacial skeletal deformities requiring multisegmentation of the maxilla. Achieving optimal results requires a close collaboration within the orthodontic-surgical team. The importance of attention to detail in the course of the surgical procedure cannot be overemphasized, because complications of avascular necrosis cannot be corrected easily. The multisegmental maxilla is a valuable technique and adds to the versatility of the LeFort I in the treatment of open bite and transverse discrepancies in dentoalveolar deformities.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Goteborg, Sweden. k-e_kahnberg@odontologi.gu.se <k-e_kahnberg@odontologi.gu.se>
authors: Karl-Erik
authors: KE
authors: Kahnberg
authors: Catharina
authors: C
authors: Hagberg
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D019767:Maxillofacial Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures