title: STABLE: an innovative device for three-part maxillary osteotomy.
abstract: Le Fort I osteotomy of the maxilla continues to be one of the most common techniques used in the surgical correction of a variety of dento-midfacial deformities. Occasionaly, however, surgeons may encounter difficulties during three-pieces Le Fort I procedures because the surgical movements are also prone to adverse movement and subsequent relapse. This case report describes a 26 year old man, who presented with a skeletal Class III malocclusion and a transverse maxillary deficency. The malocclusion was corrected with a bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) and a segmental Le Fort I and post-treatment stabilization was achieved with the STABLE (Surgical Tripartition Auxiliary Block Element), a new and innovative device usefull after three-part maxillary Le Fort I surgery.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental School, University of Verona, Verona, Italy - dario.bertossi@univr.it.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bertossi
authors.affiliation: Maxillo Facial Department, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Albanese
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Farronato
authors.affiliation: Private Practioner in Verona, Verona, Italy.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Grendene
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Picozzi
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lucchese
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, Vita Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gherlone
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental School, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: De Santis
authors.affiliation: Maxillo Facial Department, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: D'agostino
authors.affiliation: Maxillo Facial Department, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Nocini