Application of LeFort I osteotomy in the treatment of old maxillary fracture / 实用口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To study the effects of LeFort I osteotomy in the treatment of old maxillary fracture.Methods:30 patients with old maxillary fracture were treated with LeFort I osteotomy,the rehabilitation of occluding relation and masticatory function were observed after operation.Results:28 patients had well-pleasing occluding relation and masticatory function; 2 patients dissatisfied with their masticatory function, because of unbalance of nerve-muscle after their occlusal plane were rebuilt.Conclusion:LeFort I osteotomy can be a method in the treatment of old maxillary fracture.