Three-Dimensional Skeletal Stability in Le Fort I Osteotomy: A Comparative Cohort Study

Annals of dental specialty 2026 Open access

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Authors: Hung Tan Le, Khiem Ai Tran, Huyen My Nguyen, Lanh Duc Le
DOI: 10.51847/m8kwrsoliv
Cited by: 1
References: 34

Abstract

This study quantitatively evaluates and compares the three-dimensional (3D) , 6-degrees-of-freedom (6-DOF) skeletal stability of Le Fort I osteotomies using a minimally invasive 2-plate fixation versus the conventional 4-plate approach. Utilizing a retrospective cohort design, 42 adult patients with severe skeletal Class III malocclusion were analyzed: a 4-plate control group (n=22) and a 2-plate test group (n=20). Spatial changes were measured via voxel-based cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT

Fields of Study & Subjects

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Facial Trauma and Fracture Management Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Annals of dental specialty
Publisher
Polaris
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
45–51
Publication date
1 January 2026