Le Fort I ostectomy (using miniplates) for correction of the long face

The increased middle face height, with a short upper lip and visible upper alveolar process, is an indication for removing a slice of bone from the maxilla. Planning of the operation and operative procedures will be described. It is shown that osteosynthesis with miniplates without the need for intermaxillary fixation is possible, provided that the planning is painstaking and that a precise operative technique is used.