Le Fort II osteotomy for treating facial fractures: case report

Authors

  • Daniel Jorge da Silva Monteiro Freitas UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DA BAHIA
  • Maysa Nogueira de Barros Melo UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DA BAHIA
  • Vildeman Rodrigues de Almeida Junior UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DA BAHIA
  • Pietry Inã Alves Malaquias UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DA BAHIA
  • Joaquim de Almeida Dultra UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DA BAHIA

Abstract

Treatment of sequelae in oral and maxillofacial surgery, especially surgery involving the midface, is considered difficult. In this context, some surgical procedures may be helpful in obtaining better aesthetic and functional results. The present report documents the sequelae of a cheekbone fracture caused by a motorcycle accident, whose treatment involved a surgical strategy based on Le Fort II osteotomy. The objective of this case report was to discuss the use of Le Fort II osteotomy for the treatment of facial fracture sequelae.

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2016-08-30

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2016)

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Case report

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