Surgical orthodontic technique for the treatment of maxillofacial deformities and dysfunction of occlusion after maxillofacial fractures.
- Author:
Rui-feng QIN
1
;
Xing-hua FENG
;
De-lin LEI
;
Yan-pu LIU
;
Tian-qiu MAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Fracture Fixation; methods; Fracture Fixation, Internal; methods; Humans; Male; Maxillofacial Abnormalities; surgery; Maxillofacial Injuries; surgery; Middle Aged; Oral Surgical Procedures; methods; Orthopedic Procedures; methods; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004;20(5):333-335
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate a new technique to treat severe maxillofacial deformity and dysfunction of occlusion after the maxillofacial fractures.
METHODSThirty-four consecutive patients, with delayed maxillofacial deformities and dysfunction of occlusion after the maxillofacial fractures, were treated by the use of x-ray cephalometric analysis, model surgery, open reduction and rigid internal fixation.
RESULTSThirty-three patients were successfully corrected the maxillofacial deformities, facilitated normal occlusal relationship. Only one patient with severe damage of the brain was presented a mild occlusion dysfunction one year after the operation.
CONCLUSIONSThe above-mentioned technique may be a viable and effective option for the management of the deformities of the face and dentition after the maxillofacial fractures.
