Current status of the surgery-first approach (part I): concepts and orthodontic protocols
Abstract The “surgery-first” approach, defined as a team approach between surgeons and orthodontists for orthognathic surgery without preoperative orthodontic treatment, is aimed at dental decompensation. A brief historical background and indications for the surgery-first approach are reviewed. Cons...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-03-01
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| Series: | Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40902-019-0194-4 |