Surgical Applications — Maxillofacial

Orthognathic Surgery

Recommend: Mini VersaLight™ VSX433

  • This category of operations is used for the repair and correction of the jaw, mandible and face
  • Often facial bones are cut, realigned and held in place with plates, screws, etc.
How, When and Why it Helps

  • These procedures are used to treat a number of conditions including cleft palate, malocclusion and even certain cases of sleep apnea
  • The Mini VersaLight™ provides light, suction and irrigation in many of the small spaces within the face and mouth where these surgical procedures take place providing better visualization for the placement of maxillofacial hardware

LeFort Procedure

Recommend: Mini VersaLight™ VSX433

  • This is a plastic reconstruction of the jaw and face
How, When and Why it Helps

  • These procedures are focused on reconstructing the “midface” of a patient
  • Usually performed on children under 10 years of age
  • The ability to reach and provide suction, irrigation, light and moderate retraction aligns well with the demands of these reconstructive surgeries

Endodontic Oral Surgery

Recommend: Mini VersaLight™ VSX433

  • Endodontic Oral Surgical procedures are focused on the repair of the teeth and bone
How, When and Why it Helps

  • This category includes a wide range of procedures often focusing on the jaw and teeth of a patient
  • The Mini VersaLight™’s straight profile and shorter length make it a unique and very appropriate method of providing irrigation and suction
  • The addition of light and the ability to use the device for up to 10 pounds of retraction force add to the value of the product for these applications