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At 10 weeks after le fort i osteotomy could pulling downward and foward with a toothbrush behind the teeth hard pull the maxilla down?
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Not likely: those are usually stabilized by internal fixation. Consult with your surgeon and review the post surgery instruction you were given.
Answered 2/17/2015
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