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Modern Practice in Orthognathic and Reconstructive Surgery: Volume 2
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January 1, 1992 |
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Hardcover
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Reconstructive surgery reference (textbook?), January 01, 2008
By Robin E. Moore (Guntersville, AL United States)
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Orthognathic surgery is surgery to correct conditions of the jaw and face related to structure, growth, sleep apnea, TMJ disorders or to correct orthodontic problems that cannot be easily treated with braces. It is also used in treatment of congenital conditions like cleft palate. Bones can be cut and re-aligned, held in place with plates and screws. Augmentation/Reduction procedures like Chin augmentation, can be complementary to the main procedure and could be performed at the same time by the same surgeon.
Currently Orthognathic surgery is mainly performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon almost always in conjunction with orthodontic treatment, often including braces before and after surgery, and retainers after the final removal of braces. Careful coordination between the surgeon and orthodontist to ensure that the teeth will fit correctly after the surgery.
In the past, plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists also performed this procedure, which is still the case in some countries; but because of their limited dental training most orthognathic surgery is now completed solely by oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Please note, this price is for volumes 1 and 2 of a three volume set. The other listings were only for a single volume of this set, I believe.
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