[The use of Piezosurgery osteotomy in treatment of long-standing maxillary fractures: report of 12 consecutive patients].

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To evaluate the clinical applicability of Piezosurgery osteotomy: a new safe technique in managing long standing maxillary fractures.

METHODS:

12 patients with long-standing maxillary fractures were surgically treated using Le Fort I osteotomy. During operation, Piezosurgery osteotomy was used for bone cutting and splitting. After repositioning, the bone segments were rigidly fixed with micro Ti-plate, Ti-mesh. All the patients were followed up for 6 to 12 months, and the functional and esthetic results were evaluated.

RESULTS:

Ultrasonic microvibrations allow accurate bone cutting without oscillating injuries to the soft tissue. All the wounds healed primarily without complications. The postoperative occlusion and appearance were satisfactory.

CONCLUSIONS:

Maximal recovery of mastication and appearance can be achieved by using Piezosurgery osteotomy with fixation materials such as Ti-plates and Ti-meshes in selected patients with long-standing maxillary fractures.

• Authors: Zhao-Zhong Guo, Xue Liu, Yan Li, Yan-Fang Deng, Yang Wang
• Journal: Shanghai kou qiang yi xue = Shanghai journal of stomatology (Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue) Vol. 16 Issue 1 Pg. 97-9 (Feb 2007) ISSN: 1006-7248 [Print] China
• PMID: 17377712 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Titanium

Topics

• Bone Plates
• Follow-Up Studies
• Fracture Healing
• Humans
• Maxilla
• Maxillary Fractures (surgery)
• Osteotomy
• Osteotomy, Le Fort
• Piezosurgery
• Titanium