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Facial Plast Surg 2021; 37(06): 703-708
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735308
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Orthognathic Surgery—LeFort I Osteotomy

Authors

  • Robert O. Weiss II

    1   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas, Texas

  • Adrian A. Ong

    2   Department of Otolaryngology, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York

  • Likith V. Reddy

    1   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas, Texas

  • Sara Bahmanyar

    1   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas, Texas

  • Aurora G. Vincent

    3   Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas

  • Yadranko Ducic

    3   Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
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Abstract

Orthognathic surgery is a complex type of facial surgery that can have a profound impact on a patient's occlusal function and facial aesthetics. Close collaboration between the maxillofacial surgeon and an orthodontist is required, and the surgical team must have a strong foundation in facial analysis and firm understanding of the maxillofacial skeleton to achieve surgical success. Herein, we review the maxillary LeFort I osteotomy as it pertains to orthognathic surgery, with particular attention to the indications, contraindications, preoperative assessment, surgical technique, and possible complications encountered.

Keywords

orthognathic surgery - LeFort - dentofacial deformities - osteotomy


Publication History

Article published online:
16 September 2021

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