| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3154290 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The results emphasize the importance of preoperative patient information about smoking. Orthognathic surgery, because of the long orthodontic preoperative treatment period, provides a good opportunity to encourage and assist patients to cease smoking and thus avoid an increased risk for postoperative infections.
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Authors
Marina DDS, Pekka DDS, PhD, Anna L. DDS, MSc, PhD, Christian DDS, MD, PhD, Hanna DDS, MD, PhD,