Evaluation of the Pterygomaxillary Separation Pattern in Le Fort I Osteotomy Using Different Cutting Instruments

BİLGE S., KABA Y. N., DEMİRBAŞ A. E., Kutuk N., Kilic E., Alkan A.

JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.78, no.10, pp.1820-1831, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 78 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.06.003
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.1820-1831
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Pterygomaxillary separation (PMS) is considered the main reason for serious complications associated with Le Fort I osteotomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a piezo surgery, ultrasonic bone scalpel, or conventional bur used in Le Fort I osteotomy has an influence on PMS patterns.