Orthognathic Surgery—LeFort I Osteotomy
Robert O. Weiss, Adrian A. Ong, Likith V. Reddy, Sara Bahmanyar, Aurora G. Vincent, Yadranko Ducic
Abstract
Orthognathic surgery is a complex type of facial surgery that can have a profound impact on a patient's occlusal function and facial aesthetics. Close collaboration between the maxillofacial surgeon and an orthodontist is required, and the surgical team must have a strong foundation in facial analysis and firm understanding of the maxillofacial skeleton to achieve surgical success. Herein, we review the maxillary LeFort I osteotomy as it pertains to orthognathic surgery, with particular attention to the indications, contraindications, preoperative assessment, surgical technique, and possible complications encountered.
Topics & Concepts
Orthognathic surgeryMedicineOsteotomyFacial skeletonOrthodonticsDentofacial DeformityOral and maxillofacial surgerySurgeryDentistryOrthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsFacial Rejuvenation and Surgery TechniquesTemporomandibular Joint Disorders