When occlusal alterations are not accompanied by paranasal deficiencies, mobilization of the maxilla via Le Fort I osteotomy should be made with a different design. In this preliminary report, a W-shaped osteotomy that doesn't change the position of the maxillary bone surrounding the pyriform aperture was presented for the first time. Advantages and indications of this new procedure are discussed.
W-Shaped Osteotomy to Avoid Paranasal Deformity After Standard Le Fort I in Orthognathic Surgery
Santagata, MarioMembro del Collaboration Group
;D'Amato, SalvatoreMembro del Collaboration Group
;Corvo, Giovanni;Corvo, Camilla;Tartaro, GianpaoloMembro del Collaboration Group
2022
Abstract
When occlusal alterations are not accompanied by paranasal deficiencies, mobilization of the maxilla via Le Fort I osteotomy should be made with a different design. In this preliminary report, a W-shaped osteotomy that doesn't change the position of the maxillary bone surrounding the pyriform aperture was presented for the first time. Advantages and indications of this new procedure are discussed.File in questo prodotto:
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