Cephalometric evaluation of patients treated by maxillary anterior segmental distraction

Background: Maxillary hypoplasia secondary to repaired cleft lips and palates is common. The extent of hypoplasia is dependent on several factors. It is not possible to correct maxillary hypoplasia by conventional orthodontics and relapse is common after orthognathic advancement of the maxilla with...

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Main Authors: Shanahaz Kuzhippayi Saidalavi, Balakrishna Shetty, Goutham Reddy, Sunil Muddaiah, Sanju Somaiah, Roopa Sidde Gowda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies
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Online Access:http://www.jclpca.org/article.asp?issn=2348-2125;year=2018;volume=5;issue=2;spage=88;epage=96;aulast=Saidalavi