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Posterior repositioning of the entire maxilla without postoperative intermaxillary fixation. A clinical and
L Krekmanov1, J Lilja, M Ringqvist
1Department of Oral Surgery, University of Göteborg, Sweden.
Abstract:
In 30 patients posterior repositioning of the entire maxilla has been performed. No postoperative intermaxillary fixation (IMF) has been applied. The surgical procedure is described and data given on the distance of repositioning. Results of cephalometric analysis indicate good long-term stability after surgery. We concluded that omitting IMF not only enhances patient comfort, but has no deleterious effect on postoperative stability of the maxilla.