Le Fort I osteotomy

Le Fort I osteotomy

The Le Fort I osteotomy is a surgical procedure to realign the upper jaw (maxilla). This procedure is a type of orthognathic surgery that is primarily performed to fix deformities of the face and jaw, improve facial aesthetics, treat malocclusions (misaligned teeth), and treat certain medical conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea. The surgery involves separating the maxilla from the rest of the skull and then repositioning it.[1][2][3]

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