• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.131-135
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• 2003

Severe maxilla1y deficiency can be caused by cleft lip and palate(CLP), other craniofacial deformities, atrophy in the edentulous maxilla, and trauma. Patients with maxillary deficiency present a difficult treatment challenge. Traditionally, this skeletal deformity has been treated by Le Fort osteotomy, skeletal repositioning, and fixation with mini-plates and screws. The drawbacks of this method include a limited amount of anterior maxillary advancement often requiring simultaneous mandibular setback, the inability to create new bone, and minimal soft tissue adaptation to the new position, all of which increase the potential of relapse in case of large advancement. The alternative method of maxillary distraction osteogenesis offers promising results for successfully treatment of these patients while potentially minimizing the risk of relapse.