Osteotomy

Research findings from J.N. Gil et al update understanding of osteotomy

Published in Medical Device Business Week, February 11th, 2009

"The severely resorbed maxilla poses difficulties for patient rehabilitation. This condition is characterized by the absence of bone for implant therapy and a reversed maxillomandibular relationship," researchers in Florianopolis, Brazil report.

"Treatment for this condition is well established, but the correct time for reconstruction, implant therapy and Le Fort I osteotomy may vary. This paper describes a three-step procedure for the management of the severely resorbed maxilla," wrote J.N. Gil and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "The three steps are: maxillary bone reconstruction: implant placement and building a fixed prosthesis in class...

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Source: Medical Device Business Week (2009-02-11)

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