A bone surgery, Le Fort I osteotomy involves
realigning or strengthening the upper jaw, usually to bring the middle of the
face forward. During the procedure, the upper jaw is separated from the skull
and moved into the desired position before being secured with screws.
Also
Known As:
- Upper jaw
realignment
- Upper jaw
surgery
- Maxillary
surgery
- Maxillary
osteotomy
Conditions
Treated with Le Fort I Osteotomy:
Le Fort I osteotomy may be performed in cases of
congenital jaw deformity, off-center jaw, protruding or retracted jaw,
undesirable jaw structure or upper jaw trauma.
There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical
alternatives to Le Fort I osteotomy.
Anesthesia
with Le Fort I Osteotomy:
Le Fort I osteotomy is performed under general
anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware
during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Le Fort I Osteotomy:
Possible risks following Le Fort I osteotomy include
infection, bleeding, bruising, soreness, swelling, nerve damage, jaw relapse
and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis
after Le Fort I Osteotomy:
The prognosis for a positive end result following Le
Fort I osteotomy is good.
Recovery
from Le Fort I Osteotomy:
Total recovery from Le Fort I osteotomy takes one to two months.
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