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Le Fort III advancement with gradual distraction using internal devices
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, California Pacific Medical Center, USA.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|September 18, 1997
Summary
This study presents a modified distraction osteogenesis technique for midface advancement in pediatric patients with craniofacial anomalies. The novel method, combining Le Fort III osteotomy with internal distraction devices, achieved significant skeletal movement and improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Midface hypoplasia in pediatric patients often requires surgical correction.
- Conventional methods like Le Fort III osteotomy with rigid fixation have limitations in achieving substantial advancement.
- Gradual distraction osteogenesis offers a promising alternative for skeletal reconstruction.