Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3135567 | International Orthodontics | 2012 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
The correction of transverse skeletal abnormalities occupies a special place in orthognathic surgery. Maxillofacial surgeons employ a variety of techniques, but treatment stability remains a common problem. This paper presents a range of therapeutic options with special emphasis on two little-known techniques for correcting transverse skeletal abnormalities: symphyseal distraction and mandibular constriction. These techniques are described and their indications discussed.
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Authors
Pierre Bouletreau, Christian Paulus,