Surgical orthodontic technique for the treatment of maxillofacial deformities and dysfunction of occlusion after maxillofacial fractures / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate a new technique to treat severe maxillofacial deformity and dysfunction of occlusion after the maxillofacial fractures.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Thirty-four consecutive patients, with delayed maxillofacial deformities and dysfunction of occlusion after the maxillofacial fractures, were treated by the use of x-ray cephalometric analysis, model surgery, open reduction and rigid internal fixation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Thirty-three patients were successfully corrected the maxillofacial deformities, facilitated normal occlusal relationship. Only one patient with severe damage of the brain was presented a mild occlusion dysfunction one year after the operation.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The above-mentioned technique may be a viable and effective option for the management of the deformities of the face and dentition after the maxillofacial fractures.</p>