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Study of craniofacial alterations and of the importance of the rapid maxillary expansion after tonsillectomy
Obstructive hypertrophy of the tonsils and/or adenoids is associated with mouth breathing and can lead to facial imbalances. Adenotonsillectomy is not enough to treat the anatomic changes. Facial orthopedic techniques aid in morphological and functional recovery. This prospective longitudinal clinic...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Elsevier
2015
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9443857/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22499378 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1808-86942012000200017 |