Surgical Guides for Modified Oblique Le Fort III Osteotomy

Introduction

The present work consists of the specific design of a surgical guide for modified oblique Le fort III osteotomy (MOLFIIIO), developed previously in the Stereolithography model of the patient. The guides are designed to perform an osteotomy for the orbital floor, zygoma and pterygomaxillary fossa. The fundamental objective of the malar guides will be: symmetrical orbitozygomatic osteotomies bilaterally. Regarding the guide of the orbital floor, it is of primary importance to begin the osteotomy 5 mm ahead of the inferior orbital fissure (IOF) in orbital antero posterior direction, crossing the orbital floor. The pterygomaxillary fossa guide, will cover the internal face of the malar bone exactly in the posterior portion of the butres (hidden portion) toward the IOF. This guide will be useful, revolutionize and make it easier and secure to access the osteotomy of the area for a lot of surgeons who fear manipulating the pterigomaxillary fossa in its upper third, due to the fear of damaging the internal maxillary artery, that will be reduced to a minimum with the guides.

Materials and Methods

Initially requires a CT scan, for designed the model patient stereolithography. The guides are prepared from self-curing acrylic and monomer.

Conclusion

Surgical guides are very useful for MOLFIIIO, as being custom, manage to make a stable symmetrical bilateral cut, decreasing the possibility of injury to vascular structures and shorten the surgical time.