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Management of post midface distraction occlusal discrepancy using temporary anchorage devices in a cleft patient

Open bite deformity following a successful midface advancement by distraction osteogenesis is a common complication. Temporary anchorage devices can be deployed during the distraction and post-distraction settling phases for restoring the occlusion even in severe cases. The following report describe...

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Autores principales: Koteswara Prasad, N. K., Hussain, Syed Altaf, Chitharanjan, Arun B., Murthy, Jyotsna
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4413499/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25991895
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-0358.155278
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Sumario:Open bite deformity following a successful midface advancement by distraction osteogenesis is a common complication. Temporary anchorage devices can be deployed during the distraction and post-distraction settling phases for restoring the occlusion even in severe cases. The following report describes the management of severe anterior open bite following maxillary distraction.