Intraseptal alveoloplasty - Dean’s Alveoloplasty with repositioning of labial cortical bone
This procedure is employed for removing the gross maxillary overjet.
1. There is an elimination of the undercuts; and preservation of the stress bearing cortices.
2. It is usually done in the anterior region; and sometimes in the posterior region also.
3. Mucoperiosteum remains intact, so that the outer cortex gets an adequate blood supply.
4. There can be a reduction in the buccal undercuts or labial