Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3134940 International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2006 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

When paranasal deficiencies are not accompanied by occlusal alterations, mobilization of the maxilla via Le Fort I osteotomy may not be justified. In this preliminary, report for the first time is presented a U-shaped osteotomy (USO) that mobilizes anteriorly and/or superiorly the maxillary bone surrounding the pirifom aperture. Advantages and indications of this new procedure are discussed.

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