Surgical orthodontic technique for the treatment of maxillofacial deformities and dysfunction of occlusion after maxillofacial fractures / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
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(6): 333-335, 2004.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-327244
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate a new technique to treat severe maxillofacial deformity and dysfunction of occlusion after the maxillofacial fractures.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Thirty-four consecutive patients, with delayed maxillofacial deformities and dysfunction of occlusion after the maxillofacial fractures, were treated by the use of x-ray cephalometric analysis, model surgery, open reduction and rigid internal fixation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Thirty-three patients were successfully corrected the maxillofacial deformities, facilitated normal occlusal relationship. Only one patient with severe damage of the brain was presented a mild occlusion dysfunction one year after the operation.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The above-mentioned technique may be a viable and effective option for the management of the deformities of the face and dentition after the maxillofacial fractures.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
General Surgery
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Follow-Up Studies
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Treatment Outcome
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Maxillofacial Abnormalities
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Oral Surgical Procedures
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Orthopedic Procedures
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Fracture Fixation
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Fracture Fixation, Internal
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Maxillofacial Injuries
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Methods
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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