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Can a Le Fort 1 be performed if I already have infraorbital implants?

LG18Dec 18, 2022
If I already have infraorbital implants, will this impede the ability to have a Le Fort 1 as part of double jaw surgery? I can see the procedure needs to be fixed with plates that extend into the midface, so was unsure if the implants would get in the way. I also see there are different types of of plates that don’t necessarily extend far into the mid face, however. Many thanks!

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Dr. Alejo Villarreal, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Jan 12, 2023
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