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The most commonly used surgical procedure to correct maxillary retrognathia is:

  1. C-osteotomy
  2. Le Fort I osteotomy
  3. Inverted L-osteotomy
  4. Anterior maxillary osteotomy
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Correct answer: B. Le Fort I osteotomy

Le Fort I osteotomy is the gold standard for advancing a retruded maxilla u2014 it separates the entire maxilla at the Le Fort I level and allows repositioning in any direction. C-osteotomy and inverted L-osteotomy are mandibular procedures.

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