DOI: 10.1155/2023/9038781 ISSN: 2090-6455

Anterior Palatal Fistula Formation after Le Fort I Osteotomy in Conventional Orthognathic Surgery

Saeed Nezafati, Tannaz Pourlak
  • General Dentistry

The prevalence rate of maxillary ischemic complications following Le Fort I osteotomy was estimated to be about 1%. Understanding the local and systemic factors affecting maxillary perfusion before, during, and after the surgery can prevent the development of these complications. The present study investigated a case of anterior palatal fistula following the classic Le Fort I osteotomy.

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