Rehabilitation of patients with severe (Class VI) maxillary resorption using Le Fort I osteotomy, interposed bone grafts and endosteal implants: 1-8 years follow-up on a two-stage procedure

The 1 to 8 years follow-up results on a group of 15 patients who underwent a Le Fort I osteotomy with interposed bone grafts and who received implants at a second stage, are reported. The procedure proved to be extremely reliable in that sufficient bone was present for maximum size implants, whilst implant survival appeared to be high (94.6%). The forward advancement was stable and no discernible relapse occurred after prosthesis placement. All patients but one were highly satisfied with the aesthetic result and the rehabilitation of function.