Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3120509 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2006 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Introduction: Dolichofacial skeletal patterns are a challenge for the orthodontist. Even when treatment for a long-face patient begins before the adolescent growth spurt, excellent compliance is generally needed. The patient whose care is presented here started treatment at age 14. Results: The extraction of 4 premolars, rapid palatal expansion, and excellent compliance wearing a combination occipital and vertical-pull chincup over a 2-year period led to good results at age 16, with minimal dental or skeletal relapse at age 18 years 5 months.
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Authors
Takao Kuroda, Toshio Deguchi Sr, Toru Kageyama, Ichiro Kawahara,