Oroantral Communication After Segmental Le Fort I Osteotomy

Abstract

Segmental Le Fort I osteotomy is a very versatile technique for correcting mainly transverse discrepancies of the maxilla. However, there are possibilities of intraoperative and intraoperative complications. This article reports a case of oral-antral communication after maxillary segmentation with intraoperative identification and correction using the rotation of the palatal flap. The surgeon needs to know such possible complications when performing the technique to identify and correct them promptly to avoid further sequelae to the patient.