Rehabilitation of patients with severe (Class VI) maxillary resorption using Le Fort I osteotomy, interposed bone grafts and endosteal implants: 1-8 years follow-up on a two-stage procedure

Authors
Stoelinga, PJW Slagter, AP Brouns, JJA
Citation
Pjw. Stoelinga et al., Rehabilitation of patients with severe (Class VI) maxillary resorption using Le Fort I osteotomy, interposed bone grafts and endosteal implants: 1-8 years follow-up on a two-stage procedure, INT J OR M, 29(3), 2000, pp. 188-193
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
ISSN journal
09015027 → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
188 - 193
Database
ISI
SICI code
0901-5027(200006)29:3<188:ROPWS(>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
The 1 to 8 years follow-up results on a group of 15 patients who underwent a Le Fort I osteotomy with interposed bone grafts and who received implants at a second stage, are reported. The procedure proved to be extremely reli able in that sufficient bone was present for maximum size implants, whilst implant survival appeared to be high (94.6%). The forward advancement was s table and no discernible relapse occurred after prosthesis placement. All p atients but one were highly satisfied with the aesthetic result and the reh abilitation of function.