Is Osteotome Type Associated with Lateral Nasal Wall Separation and Nasal Mucosal Integrity in Le Fort I Osteotomy? A Randomized Clinical Trial

Key Points

• Nasal mucosal integrity was impacted based on the osteotome used during the procedure.
• Patients undergoing le Fort I osteotomy experienced varying degrees of lateral nasal wall separation.
• Randomized clinical trial methodology included patient assessments pre- and post-surgery.
• Findings suggest that the selection of osteotome may influence surgical outcomes and patient recovery.