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Le Fort Osteotomy

Transverse sectioning and repositioning of the maxilla. There are three types: Le Fort I osteotomy for maxillary advancement or the treatment of maxillary fractures; Le Fort II osteotomy for the treatment of maxillary fractures; Le Fort III osteotomy for the treatment of maxillary fractures with fracture of one or more facial bones. Le Fort III is often used also to correct craniofacial dysostosis and related facial abnormalities. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p1203 & p662)
Also Known As:
Osteotomy, Le Fort; LeFort Osteotomy; Osteotomy, LeFort
Networked: 9 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Therapy Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Maranhão, Carlos Alexandre de Albuquerque: 1 article (10/2019)
2. Neto, Patrício José de Oliveira: 1 article (10/2019)
3. Neto, Tiburtino José de Lima: 1 article (10/2019)
4. García Y Sánchez, J M: 1 article (06/2018)
5. Gómez Rodríguez, C L: 1 article (06/2018)
6. Pacheco Rubio, G: 1 article (06/2018)
7. Akita, Shinsuke: 1 article (04/2016)
8. Mitsukawa, Nobuyuki: 1 article (04/2016)
9. Mori, Chisato: 1 article (04/2016)
10. Satoh, Kaneshige: 1 article (04/2016)

Related Diseases

1. Congenital Abnormalities (Deformity)
2. Retrognathia
3. Ganglion Cysts (Ganglion)
4. Open Bite (Openbite)
5. Intracranial Hemorrhages (Intracranial Hemorrhage)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Osteotomy