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Case Report Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008

Reconstruction of post-orthognathic aseptic necrosis of the maxilla

Singh J, Doddridge M, Broughton A, Goss A — Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2008

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers presented a case report detailing the reconstruction of near total aseptic necrosis of the maxillary alveolus following a Le Fort I osteotomy.

What They Found

They found a patient who developed near total aseptic necrosis of the maxillary alveolus eight years after undergoing a Le Fort I osteotomy. The study detailed the successful reconstruction of this condition.

Canadian Relevance

This study has no direct Canadian connection as it was not conducted in Canada or by Canadian researchers.

Study Limitations

As a case report, the findings are limited to a single patient and may not be generalizable to a broader population.

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Study Details

Study Type Case Report
Category Infection
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 18329767
Year Published 2008
Journal Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
MeSH Terms Adolescent; Bone Transplantation; Dental Implantation, Endosseous; Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; Denture, Partial, Fixed; Female; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Maxillary Diseases; Osteonecrosis; Osteotomy, Le Fort; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Tooth Loss

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Last reviewed: March 19, 2026 | Reviewed by: Canada Hyperbarics Editorial Team | Editorial process | Research sources | Counts & methodology