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Maxillary distraction osteogenesis and a Le Fort I osteotomy for severe maxillary retrognathia in cleft lip and palate: a case report

Authors :
Fowler Peter V.
Steenberg Leon
Nguyen Tung
Source :
Australasian Orthodontic Journal, Vol 36, Iss 2, Pp 205-210 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Sciendo, 2020.

Abstract

The correction of severe maxillary retrognathia in patients presenting with a cleft palate is challenging due to the complexity of the orthodontic preparation and the magnitude of the surgical movements required, along with the relatively high risk of relapse.

Subjects

Subjects :
Dentistry
RK1-715

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22077480
Volume :
36
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Australasian Orthodontic Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.1d6f4b233b43a6b8c03ba26571c86a
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.21307/aoj-2020-023