Restoring tooth bite after upper jaw Le Fort fracture

After facial trauma, I had a fracture in my upper jaw. Is orthodontics necessary after surgery to correct my bite?

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Uzm. Dt. Büşra Keskin Verified Medical Specialist (Ortodontist (Uzm. Dt.))

30.08.2026 10:00 TR

@Hasan Erdoğan in reply to:

To eliminate millimetric dental malocclusion discrepancies after surgical fixation of midface and Le Fort fractures, postoperative short-term orthodontic elastic treatment or wire treatment perfects chewing balance.

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Tolga Kurt

30.08.2026 19:10 TR

@Hasan Erdoğan in reply to:

I was wondering the same question, and the detailed answer given by our doctor was very enlightening. Thanks.

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