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Mario Santagata1, Nicola Sgaramella1, Fabrizio Chirico1
1Multidisciplinary Department of Medical and Dental Specialities, Oral and Maxillofacial Department, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Piazza Miraglia, Naples, Italy.
Abstract:
When occlusal alterations are not accompanied by paranasal deficiencies, mobilization of the maxilla via Le Fort I osteotomy should be made with a different design. In this preliminary report, a W-shaped osteotomy that doesn't change the position of the maxillary bone surrounding the pyriform aperture was presented for the first time. Advantages and indications of this new procedure are discussed.
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