Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 202, 739 - 740 (2007)
Published online: 23 June 2007 | doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.535
Subject Categories: Case reports | Orthodontics
Orthodontic management of a Le Fort II and midline palatal fracture
R. Sabherwal1, G. Irvine2 & J. Sandy3
- Presents a relatively rare fracture of the maxilla and palate in a sagittal direction.
- Describes orthodontic treatment of the Le Fort II fracture.
Abstract
An unusual presentation of palatal fracture is described. Reduction and fixation with an orthodontic appliance proved to be an efficient and novel method in the treatment of this fracture.
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, Southmead Health Trust, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS10 5NB
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, Southmead Health Trust, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS10 5NB
- Bristol Dental School, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS1 2LY
Correspondence to: J. Sandy3 e-mail: jonathan.sandy@bristol.ac.uk
