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01-09-2018 | Case Report

Subcranial Le Fort III Advancement with Equine-Derived Bone Grafts to Correct Syndromic Midfacial Hypoplasia: A Case Report

Authors: Beniamino Mattioli, Paolo Iacoviello, Carola Aldiano, Giuseppe Verrina

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 3/2018

Abstract

Patients with hypoplasia of the midface normally present a flattening of their facial profile due to insufficient development of the nose and maxilla. Treatment aimed to restore function and an aesthetic appearance calls for a Le Fort III osteotomy and the advancement of the midfacial segment either through distraction or interposition of autogenous bone blocks. However, drawbacks in using autogenous bone suggest that use of alternative graft material may be advisable. The present report describes a Le Fort III advancement using two enzyme-treated equine cancellous bone blocks to correct syndromic midfacial hypoplasia in a 22-year-old patient. A 12-mm surgical advancement was achieved, improving the patient’s facial profile. At the 28-month follow-up, the midface advanced position was stable. Equine bone blocks could be a valid alternative to autogenous bone in Le Fort III midface advancement.

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Title: Subcranial Le Fort III Advancement with Equine-Derived Bone Grafts to Correct Syndromic Midfacial Hypoplasia: A Case Report
Authors: Beniamino Mattioli
Paolo Iacoviello
Carola Aldiano
Giuseppe Verrina
Publication date: 01-09-2018
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-017-1058-z

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