| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3156750 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Children with UCCLA and BCCLA appear to have normal midfacial growth, whereas the maxilla in children with UCCLP and BCCLP is small and retrusive. This study suggests that the presence and/or repair of the secondary palate is responsible for midfacial hypoplasia in these patients.
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Authors
Elliot L. DMD, Daniel L. BDS, John B. MD, Bonnie L. DMD, MD,