A Rare Complication of the Non-Union of Maxilla After Lefort I Osteotomy

Authors

  • R. Manikandhan1, Ratna Parameswaran2, Arun M. Krishnan3, Godwin Alex Kiruba4, M. Monisha5

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v20i4.2212

Keywords:

Lefort I osteotomy, Non-union of maxilla, Iliacbonegraft, Maxillarymobility, Floating Maxilla

Abstract

Lefort I osteotomies are routinely performed for correction of dentofacial deformities. There are reports
of a wide number of complications after Lefort I osteotomies. Due to the rich vascular supply of maxilla,
non-union is a very rare complication. The authors present two cases of non-union of maxillaafter Lefort I
osteotomy, with a brief discussion on the probable etiologies and their management.

Author Biography

  • R. Manikandhan1, Ratna Parameswaran2, Arun M. Krishnan3, Godwin Alex Kiruba4, M. Monisha5

    1Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital,
    MAHER University, Chennai- 600095, Tamilnadu, India, 2Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial
    Orthopedics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, MAHER University, Chennai- 600095, Tamilnadu,
    India, 3Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, NMC Healthcare, United Arab Emirates, 4Surgical Fellow, Meenakshi
    Cleft and Craniofacial Centre, MAHER University, Chennai-600095, Tamilnadu, India, 5Oral and Maxillofacial
    Surgeon, Sadras Upgraded Primary Health Centre, Chengalpattu-603204, Tamilnadu, India

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Published

2020-11-18

How to Cite

A Rare Complication of the Non-Union of Maxilla After Lefort I Osteotomy. (2020). Medico Legal Update, 20(4), 2393-2398. https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v20i4.2212

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