Le Fort I–Type Osteotomy Retractor

Abstract

A new instrument for retracting the maxilla after mobilization is described. It does neither compress nor inadvertently pierce the lower lip and it does neither obliterate the view nor hinder access to bone removing instruments.

Keywords

maxillary osteotomy - Le Fort I osteotomy - surgical hook

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