Is Le Fort I osteotomy ever performed for normal bites and what are the risks?

November 24, 2015
Asked By:s991 in Los Angeles, CA

I'm curious to know why if at all le fort I osteotomies might be performed in patients with normal bites. I know that it typically addresses mid face deficiencies, and I'm curious to know if it gives the same effect as implants or fillers in the Midface area.

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